Winkel P., Zhang N.F. Statistical Development of Quality in Medicine

Wiley, 2007. - 280 p. - ISBN: 9780470027776.Statistical Development of Quality in Medicine presents the statistical concepts behind the application of industrial quality control methods. Filled with numerous case studies and worked examples, the text enables the reader to choose the relevant control chart, to critically apply it, improve it if necessary, and monitor its stability. Furthermore, the reader is provided with the necessary background to critically assess the literature on the application of control charts and risk adjustment and to apply the findings.Introduction – on quality of health care in general.
Theory of statistical process control.
Shewhart control charts.
Time-weighted control charts.
Control charts for autocorrelated data.
Tools for risk adjustment.
Risk-adjusted control charts.
Risk-adjusted comparison of healthcare providers.
Learning curves.
Assessing the quality of clinical processes.