What are the measures of effectiveness included in the Clinical Pyramid?

The measures of effectiveness included in the Clinical Pyramid focus on outcomes that significantly impact patient health and satisfaction. Mortality rates provide insight into the overall effectiveness of care received by patients, serving as a critical indicator of the quality of healthcare services. Additionally, patient experience of care encompasses feedback about their interactions within the healthcare system, highlighting areas such as communication, respect, and responsiveness to patient needs. Together, these two factors—mortality and patient experience—reflect both the clinical outcomes and the subjective perceptions of care, thereby forming a robust assessment of health service efficacy.

Other options like patient demographics and costs may provide useful data for understanding healthcare trends or expenses, but they do not directly measure the effectiveness of care from a clinical standpoint. Health insurance and access to care address the availability of resources rather than the quality of the care itself. Staffing metrics and training evaluations focus more on operational efficiency and staff performance than on direct patient outcomes or experiences. Therefore, the combination of mortality and patient experience captures the essence of clinical effectiveness outlined in the Clinical Pyramid.