Hospital accreditation impact on healthcare quality dimensions: a systematic review

ConclusionMainly due to the methodological shortcomings, the positive impact of accreditation on healthcare dimensions should be interpreted with caution. This study provides an up-to-date overview of the main themes examined in the literature, highlighting critical knowledge-gaps and methodological flaws. The findings may provide value to healthcare stakeholders in terms of improving their ability to assess the relevance of accreditation processes.
Source: International Journal for Quality in Health Care - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research