In the Donabedian model, which trio correctly identifies the 'Outcome' components?

In the Donabedian model, which trio correctly identifies the 'Outcome' components?

• A. Clinical, Economic, Operational
• B. Clinical, Economic, Humanistic
• C. Structure, Process, Outcome
• D. Patient Satisfaction, Cost, Access

Answer: (B)

In Donabedian’s model, outcomes are the results of care for the patient and are described in three domains: clinical outcomes (health status and disease progression), economic outcomes (costs and resource use), and humanistic outcomes (patient experience, satisfaction, and quality of life). This combination captures the full range of effects care can have, from health improvements to the value and patient-centered impact of treatment. The other options don’t fit because one pairs the overall model’s components or includes terms like access or operational metrics that aren’t standard outcome domains in this framework.

In Donabedian’s model, outcomes are the results of care for the patient and are described in three domains: clinical outcomes (health status and disease progression), economic outcomes (costs and resource use), and humanistic outcomes (patient experience, satisfaction, and quality of life). This combination captures the full range of effects care can have, from health improvements to the value and patient-centered impact of treatment. The other options don’t fit because one pairs the overall model’s components or includes terms like access or operational metrics that aren’t standard outcome domains in this framework.