Improving quality of care in conflict settings: access and infrastructure are fundamental. (11th March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jaff, Dilshad; Leatherman, Sheila; Tawfik, Linda
• Is Part Of: International journal for quality in health care. Volume 31:Number 10(2019)
• Page Start: G187
• Page End: G190
• Publication Date: 2020-03-11
• Subjects: armed conflict -- international humanitarian law -- quality of health care -- state and non-state actors; Medical care -- Quality control -- Periodicals; 362.1068
• DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzz128
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1353-4505

Abstract

Abstract: Quality problem or issue: Armed conflicts pose significant challenges to ensuring timely access to quality health care services for millions around the world. Initial assessment: Ensuring access and basic infrastructure for conflict-affected populations are overlooked in the global movement to provide quality of care. Choice of solution: This paper identifies strategies and interventions to improve access to good quality care in settings and communities afflicted by conflict. Lessons learned: t is crucial to focus more attention on, and develop an evidence base for, ensuring access and basic infrastructure to improve quality of care in conflict-affected regions.