Title: Systematic literature review of quality management in healthcare organisations: exploring and organising extant research using nVivo

Authors: Vinay Sharma; Nakul Gupta

Addresses: IIM Kashipur, Kashipur, India ' Information Technology, IIM Kashipur, Kashipur, India

Abstract: This research paper aims to systematically explore the field quality management in healthcare by performing a rigorous and computer assisted literature review. The criticality and urgency of this sector motivates us to delve deeper into the issues of quality and management of this sector. The key contribution of this research is its qualitative approach and computer aided content analysis across genres. The research attempts to further the understanding of issues related to quality management in healthcare and helps us see the future avenues in this and related fields.

Keywords: healthcare organisations; quality management; literature review; nVivo; healthcare management; healthcare quality.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSS.2015.068062

International Journal of Services and Standards, 2015 Vol.10 No.1/2, pp.2 - 16

Received: 03 Apr 2014
Accepted: 23 Oct 2014
Published online: 15 Mar 2015 *

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