TITLE

QUALITY OF LIFE IN TERTIARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES: LESSONS FROM THE SAUDI ARABIA ACCREDITATION SYSTEM

AUTHOR(S)
ALONAZI, WADI B.
PUB. DATE
December 2013
SOURCE
Quality of Life: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Food Science, E;Dec2013, Vol. 4 Issue 3/4, p74
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
The article presents a study which examines the quality of life (QoL) of pre-discharge patients in tertiary healthcare services in Saudi Arabia. The tools and approaches implemented to measure QoL in health outcomes research is discussed. The materials, methods and results of the study is outlined. A summary of the study is also given.
ACCESSION #
94750295

 

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