Quality of allied health - evidence based framework

In this research paper the Australian-based authors propose a framework for measuring the quality of allied health (AH). A systematic review of the literature since 1980 led to the development of a “realist synthesis framework" to describe what AH does, how it does it, and what is achieved. The literature review identified 24 measures of quality which can be used to address the complexity of AH therapies. This reveiw should assist in better evaluation of AH processes and outcomes, costs, and evidence-based engagement of AH providers in healthcare teams.  The article is available freely on open access.

An evidence-based framework to measure quality of allied healthcare  Grimmer K, Lizarondo L, Kumar S, Bell E, Buist M, Weinstein P. Health Research Policy and Systems 2014;12(1):10.