Table 1 Research aims, key questions, and related studies
Research aims | Key questions | Studies (Fig. 1) |
|---|---|---|
1: To evaluate current accreditation processes | Does accreditation make a difference to the quality of care and performance? | 1, 2, 3, and 12 |
2: To analyse the costs and benefits of accreditation | What are accreditation's cost implications? What benefits are realized? | 6 |
3: To improve future accreditation | How can accreditation be improved? | 7-11 |
4: To develop and apply new standards of consumer involvement in accreditation | How can consumer involvement be improved? | 4 and 5 |