Health services research
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Health services research · Jun 1993
Comparative StudyMeasuring quality of care in psychiatric emergencies: construction and evaluation of a Bayesian index.
This study was conducted to determine whether an index for measuring quality of care for psychiatric emergencies is reliable and valid. ⋯ The study demonstrated that a subjective Bayesian model can be used to develop a reliable and valid index for measuring quality of care, with potential for practical application in management of health services.