Term: Structure

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

The organizational factors of the system in which the care is delivered, having a major impact upon access to care. One of three categories used for measuring of quality of care, it includes physician characteristics (resources, organization, and management), and staff characteristics (skill-mix and teamworking). The other categories are outcome measures and process measures.

Related terms 

• Outcome Measures
• Physician Characteristics
• Process Measures
• Quality of Care

References 

• Campbell SM, Cantrill JA, Roberts D. Prescribing indicators for UK general practice: Delphi consultation study. BMJ 2000;321(7258):425-428. [Abstract] (View)

Term used in 

• Katz A, De Coster C, Bogdanovic B, Soodeen R, Chateau D. Using Administrative Data to Develop Indicators of Quality in Family Practice. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] (View)