What theorist proposed a theory of quality health care and the process of evaluating it?
a. Donabedian
b. Gambone
c. Loegering
d. Reiter
ANS: A
Avedis Donabedian is the originator of the theory.
Avedis Donabedian is the originator of the theory. Loegering, Reiter, and Gambone modified Donabedian's theory a bit to include the patient, family, and community as providers of care and the recipients of care.
Avedis Donabedian is the originator of the theory. Loegering, Reiter, and Gambone modified Donabedian's theory a bit to include the patient, family, and community as providers of care and the recipients of care.
Avedis Donabedian is the originator of the theory. Loegering, Reiter, and Gambone modified Donabedian's theory a bit to include the patient, family, and community as providers of care and the recipients of care.
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