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We present extended spectroscopic analysis of pharmaceutical tablets in the close near infrared spectral range performed using broadband photon time-of-flight (PTOF) absorption and scattering spectra measurements. We show that the absorption spectra can be used to perform evaluation of the chemical composition of pharmaceutical tablets without need for chemo-metric calibration. The spectroscopic analysis was performed using an advanced PTOF spectrometer operating in the 650 to 1400 nm spectral range. By employing temporal stabilization of the system we achieve the high precision of 0.5% required to evaluate the concentration of tablet ingredients. In order to further illustrate the performance of the system, we present the first ever reported broadband evaluation of absorption and scattering spectra from pure and doped Spectralon®.
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this paper is to highlight the role of national health registries in three European countries in order to improve patient care. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: The methodology used was a literature review of databases in Sweden, the UK and Portugal, and a search on Medline and Pubmed as well. In addition case studies from the three countries are included. FINDINGS: In Sweden registries encompassing cardiac intensive care, hip-fractures and stroke are the most developed. In the UK, the collection of information on healthcare performance, both specific to particular specialties and general hospital performance, is widespread. There are some national and regional registries in Portugal, but the most developed areas are the Cardiovascular and the Oncology areas. The collection of information on health quality/performance indicators, based on administrative and clinical data is an important tool for quality improvement. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: This paper showed differences and similarities between the three countries with a common aim; to improve quality of care, delivered on equal terms for the whole populations, and in an effective and efficient way and will be useful to those in the field of patient care.
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Garantía de la Calidad de Atención de Salud , Sistema de Registros , Benchmarking , Europa (Continente)RESUMEN
Market challenges continue to mount for hospitals and clinics, causing an unparalleled focus on profitability and return on investment for services. To support these challenges, technology suppliers that were once content to deliver and install equipment have become partners with the institutions they serve. Savvy technology companies are offering an extensive array of services that assist facilities in the planning, cost justification, implementation and ongoing support of their technology. The result is a marriage of progress and profit, resulting in solutions that enhance both the quality of care and the bottom line.