QUALITY POLICIES IN SWEDEN AND GREECE.GOOD PRACTICES FOR GREECE.

Elena Orfanou, Olympia Simou, Sophia Sidiropoulou

Sunday, January 1, 2023

Publication year:

2023

Authors:

• Orfanou Elena, RN, MSc, Μ.Τ.N. G. H. Lakonias, G H Spartis, Sparti, Greece
• Simou Olympia, RN, Mental Health Counselor BSc, Athens, Greece
• Sidiropoulou Sophia, Graduate, BSc Nursing, University West Attica, Greece

Keywords index:

• Quality
• Quality Assurance
• Health Care Systems
• Patient Safety
• Sweden Health System
• Greece Health System

Pages: 19-31

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10461463

Abstract:

Introduction: Since the 1990s, the European Union has provided several guidelines to its member states on the sustainability of health systems. The purpose of this study was to present the most significant policies implemented in health care in Sweden and Greece. Methodology: A review of international literature was conducted in the electronic databases such as pubmed, google scolar. Results:  Sweden has one of the best health care systems in the world. However, the changing health care environment requires maintaining high standards of the system. In contrast, Greece has significant shortages of medical resources and in combination with high costs, economic and geographical inequalities, immediate action is needed. Conclusions: The restructuring of the Greek healthcare system can be achieved by adopting the good practices applied in the Swedish healthcare model.