Metrics
Metrics (medicine)
Metrics (pronounced: /ˈmɛtrɪks/) in the field of medicine refers to the quantitative measures used to assess, compare, and track the performance or quality of healthcare services. These measures can be related to patient outcomes, healthcare processes, or organizational structures.
Etymology
The term 'metrics' is derived from the Greek word 'metron' meaning measure. In the context of medicine, it is used to denote the measurement of healthcare performance and outcomes.
Types of Metrics
There are several types of metrics used in medicine, including:
- Clinical Metrics: These are measures of the quality and outcomes of clinical care. They can include measures such as patient satisfaction, mortality rates, and readmission rates.
- Process Metrics: These metrics measure the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare processes. They can include measures such as wait times, length of stay, and medication errors.
- Outcome Metrics: These metrics measure the results of healthcare services. They can include measures such as patient survival rates, complication rates, and quality of life measures.
- Structural Metrics: These metrics measure the infrastructure and resources of a healthcare organization. They can include measures such as staffing levels, facility size, and technology availability.
Related Terms
- Quality Indicators: These are specific and measurable elements of healthcare which indicate the quality of care.
- Performance Measures: These are quantifiable measures that healthcare organizations use to assess their performance in specific areas.
- Healthcare Analytics: This is the field of analyzing healthcare data to measure performance, improve patient care, and inform decision-making.
- Healthcare Benchmarking: This is the process of comparing one's healthcare performance metrics to industry standards or best practices.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Metrics
- Wikipedia's article - Metrics
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