Bietet ein teureres Pflegeheim auch eine bessere Qualität? Evidenz aus Rheinland-Pfalz
Aim: Professional long-term care is of growing importance in our society. It shows that there is substantial regional variation in remuneration rates of nursing homes. So far it remains unclear whether higher remuneration rates lead to better quality of care. Method: Therefore, we analyze via linear regression the relationship of nursing home quality and the average care costs. We include as controls the size and the ownership of the nursing home as well as regional differences. Results: The results show that higher remuneration rates are positively correlated with better structural conditions (equipment and head of nursing home) and a better quality management. There is no association with outcome quality. Obviously, better structural conditions and better quality management do not result in providing better quality of care. Conclusion: Overall, other unknown factors must have an influence. However, we can show that it is oversimplifying to just rely on remuneration rates.
Augurzky, B., R. Mennicken, B. Röhring and U. Weibler-Villalobos (2010), Bietet ein teureres Pflegeheim auch eine bessere Qualität? Evidenz aus Rheinland-Pfalz. Gesundheitsökonomie & Qualitätsmanagement, 15, 6, 292-298