Question

The Balance Model and Donabedian’s Structure-Process-Outcome Framework. Identify the key components of each model, and explain how they could be used together to guide quality appraisal in health care. Give an example

Answer 1

The Balance model describes the essentials of client centered  work .It gives a brief idea on how information is transferred between patient and healthcare workers.The Donabedian's structure -Process outcome framework focusses on structure, process and outcome.

This can be used together to guide quality appraisal in healthcare in the following way

• To improve the quality of care in healthcare sector
• Enroll the active participation of the staff's in the educational program
• The communication process between the healthcare organisation and the interdisciplinary team can be done to improve the quality of care