Quality of care for children and adolescents : a review of selected clinical conditions and quality indicators / Elizabeth A. McGlynn ... [et al.], editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

McGlynn, Elizabeth A.

Rand Corporation.

United States. Health Care Financing Administration.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teenagers--Medical care--United States.

Teenagers.

Medical care--United States--Evaluation.

Medical care.

Child health services--United States.

Child health services.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (541 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Santa Monica, CA : Rand, 2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A guide to indicators for care of children and adolescents. Each chapter summarizes the results of the literature review for a particular condition, provides recommended indicators based on that review, and lists the cited studies. Conditions covered range from acne to tuberculosis.

Contents:

Preface

Tables

Figures

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1. Acne

2. Adolescent preventive services

3. Allergic rhinitis

4. Asthma

5. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

6. Cesarean delivery

7. Depression

8. Developmental screening

9. Diabetes mellitus

10. Diarrheal disease, acute

11. Family planning/contraception

12. Fever without source of infection in children under 3 years of age

13. Headache

14. Immunizations

15. Otitis media

16. Prenatal care

17. Sickle cell screening and select topics in prevention of complications

18. Tuberculosis screening

19. Upper respiratory infections

20. Urinary tract infection

21. Vaginitis and sexually transmitted diseases (diagnosis and treatment)

22. Well child care

Appendix A: Definitions for indicator tables

Appendix B: Panel rating sheets

Appendix C: Indicator crosswalk tables.

Notes:

"MR-1283-HCFA" -- back cover.

"Supported by the Health Care Financing Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services."

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0-8330-4377-3

OCLC:

70763284