What words convey: the potential for patient narratives to inform quality improvement.

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What words convey: the potential for patient narratives to inform quality improvement.

April 24, 2019

Grob R, Schlesinger M, Barre LR, et al. Milbank Q. 2019;97(1):176-227.

In this qualitative study, researchers analyzed narratives from a national sample of 348 patients. They conclude that patient narratives complement patient experience survey data and provide actionable information for quality improvement.

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