The Significance of Quality in Health Services
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Abstract
Introduction: Businesses and organizations in the current period strive to thrive in a fiercely competitive environment by attracting a maximum number of consumers.
Purpose: This review study seeks to examine the definition of quality in health care with the goal of promoting health.
Materials and Methods: The methodology employed involved doing a comprehensive literature search of review and research studies in internationally recognized databases such as Medline, Pubmed, and Cinahl. The articles were excluded based on the criterion that they were written in a language other than English.
Results: The concept of health is intricate, making it challenging to establish a precise and unambiguous definition of excellence in healthcare. Quality in healthcare is an essential focus for scientists, organizations, and healthcare personnel, as well as for individuals who receive these services.
Conclusions: Undoubtedly, quality in health services is an increasingly demanding first-priority need.
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