Transforming Patient Care to Reduce Mortality Rates: A Comprehensive Review
This review article addresses the critical and enduring challenge of high patient mortality rates that plague healthcare systems globally. Despite the advent of numerous quality improvement initiatives and significant technological advancements in medicine, mortality rates have shown little to no...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Liaquat National Journal of Primary Care |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lnh.edu.pk/lnjpc/pdf/d2b4861a-5173-4b49-8d97-1e3540ec8e3a.pdf |
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| Summary: | This review article addresses the critical and enduring challenge of high patient mortality rates that plague healthcare systems globally.
Despite the advent of numerous quality improvement initiatives and significant technological advancements in medicine, mortality
rates have shown little to no substantial improvement. In the United States alone, over 250,000 deaths per year are estimated to be
preventable. The article delves deep into the intricacies and complexities of healthcare delivery systems, highlighting the systemic
issues that contribute to these disheartening statistics. It proposes a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach aimed at transforming
the very fabric of healthcare delivery. The article meticulously discusses key components essential for initiating and sustaining
quality improvement. These components include the adoption of evidence-based practices to standardize care, the importance of
care coordination especially during transitions, the role of health information technology in facilitating quality care, and the oftenoverlooked aspect of patient and family engagement in healthcare decisions. Additionally, the article underscores the necessity
of a robust quality assurance infrastructure for monitoring performance and implementing targeted interventions. Moreover, the
article doesn’t shy away from examining the formidable challenges and barriers that healthcare providers and policymakers face in
implementing these sweeping changes. It emphasizes the indispensable role of strong, committed leadership and a multidisciplinary
team in overcoming these obstacles. By synthesizing current literature, this review aims to serve as a comprehensive guide and a
call to action for healthcare providers, policymakers, and various stakeholders. The ultimate goal is to galvanize these key players
into committing to tangible improvements in patient outcomes and a significant reduction in preventable mortality rates. |
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| ISSN: | 2707-3521 2708-9134 |