Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
C
- Complication MeasureComplication Indicator, Adverse Outcome Measure
- A quality indicator tracking the frequency of specific adverse outcomes, such as surgical site infections, within a defined patient population.
I
- Infection MeasureInfection Indicator, HAI Measure
- A quality indicator tracking the frequency of specific healthcare-associated infections, such as central line-associated bloodstream infections, within a facility.
- Inpatient Quality IndicatorIQI, Hospital Quality Indicator
- A standardised measure assessing inpatient stay care quality, covering hospital mortality, procedure utilisation, and complex procedure volume.
M
- Mortality MeasureMortality Metric, Mortality Outcome Indicator
- A quality indicator assessing patient death rate associated with a condition, procedure, or hospitalisation, typically risk-adjusted for patient severity.
O
- Outcome Quality Indicator
- A specific, measurable metric assessing actual health results, such as mortality or complications, used to evaluate a provider's clinical performance.
P
- Paediatric Quality IndicatorPediatric Quality Indicator
- A standardised measure assessing care quality specifically for paediatric patients, accounting for their distinct clinical conditions and care patterns.
- Prevention Quality Indicator
- A standardised measure assessing hospital admission rates for conditions considered preventable with adequate primary care access.
- Process Quality Indicator
- A measurable metric assessing whether recommended, evidence-based care steps were actually delivered to eligible patients, such as preventive screening rates.
Q
- Quality Indicator
- A specific, measurable metric assessing an aspect of healthcare quality, spanning structural, process, and outcome domains of care.
R
- Readmission Measure
- A quality indicator tracking the rate of hospital readmission within a defined period, commonly thirty days, following a prior discharge.
S
- Structure Quality Indicator
- A measurable metric assessing the resources and organisational capacity available to a provider, such as staffing ratios or specialist equipment.