期刊名称：Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health
印刷版ISSN：2282-0930
出版年度：2019
卷号：16
期号：2
页码：1-8
DOI：10.2427/13103
出版社：PREX
摘要：Background: Italian accreditation and OECI accreditation are recognized as tools to ensure an adequate level of
quality in healthcare setting. The aim of our study was to review the scientific literature about these topics looking for
original experiences of accreditation.
Methods: In March-April 2019 we conducted a search on original peer-reviewed papers in the electronic database
PubMed (MEDLINE). The key search terms were “accreditation AND Italy”, “hospital accreditation AND Italy”. We
looked for studies published between 2009 and 2019, reporting information about Accreditation experiences.
Results: The literature search yielded 562 publications. Finally, we identified 16 manuscripts eligible for the review. The
studies were published between 2010 and 2016; they were conducted from 2007 to 2015; they involved a minimum
of 1 to a maximum of 183 centres located in different Italian regions and cities. They concerned different fields such
as oncology, haematology, health physics, health direction, paediatrics, and surgery. Accreditation led to a general
enhancement of quality, and offered suggestions for further improvement.
Conclusion: Each healthcare system should achieve the best possible levels of quality and safety.
Accreditation, combined with further strategies could ensure the highest level of quality.
