Revista de calidad asistencial : organo de la Sociedad Española de Calidad Asistencial
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Review and develop a proposal for the classification of health technologies (HT) evaluated by the Health Technology Assessment Agencies (HTAA). ⋯ Experts agree on 11 thematic categories of HT. A new classification of HT with double entry (Nature and purpose of HT) is proposed. APPLICABILITY: According to experts, the classification of the work of the HTAA may represent a useful tool to transfer and manage knowledge. Moreover, an adequate classification of the HTAA reports would help clinicians and other potential users to locate them and this can facilitate their dissemination.
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Comparative Study
[Clinical audits of the procedure of the total hip arthroplasty and its impact on the improvement of the quality care].
Clinical audits are critical and systematic quality analysis of medical care. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a routine practice and cost-effective, although there is little information on the quality of care of it. ⋯ The implementation of a clinical audit cycle has improved the quality of care of primary THA procedures for non-traumatic cause.