Table 6.
Quality of care indicators overview
| Concept | Number of Studies | Outcome/Indicator | Type (Private) | Country | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | Discontinuity of care | Private psychiatric | Italy | Public hospitals perform better |
| 1 | Qualification staff | FP | Greece | ||
| Process | 2 | Adherence guideline and screening | Private | Austria and Italy | |
| 1 | Appropriate admission | Private | Italy | ||
| Outcome | 2 | Mortality rate (avoidable mortality) | FP, private | France, Italy | |
| 1 | Rehospitalization rates | Private | France |
| Outcome | 1 | Patient's experiences | ISTCs | United Kingdom | No difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outcome | 3 | Mortality (risk of dying) | Private hospitals, NFP and FP | Germany, Italy | Private hospitals perform better |
| 1 | Readmission (likely to be readmitted in 30 days) | Private hospitals | Italy | ||
| 1 | Patients experience (regarding amenities) | ISTCs | United Kingdom |
Abbreviations: ISTCs, independent sector treatment centers; FP, for‐profit; NFP, not‐for‐profit.