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The need for a quality standard for assurance in medical research laboratories

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dc.contributor.author Cohen, S
dc.contributor.author Ramphal, R.R.
dc.date.accessioned 2016-05-25T13:55:31Z
dc.date.available 2016-05-25T13:55:31Z
dc.date.issued 2014
dc.identifier.citation Cohen, S. & Ramphal, R.R. (2014). "The need for a quality standard for assurance in medical research laboratories", African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 3(1): 1-9. en
dc.identifier.issn 2223 814X
dc.identifier.uri www.ajhtl.com/
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20254
dc.description.abstract The objective of this article is to show the results of a research study conducted to evaluate the need for a quality standard specific for medical research laboratories based on the shortfalls of ISO 15189 when used for this purpose. A qualitative research methodology was used, which comprised of collecting data from 20 well-qualified and experienced medical laboratory personnel by means of interviews based on a framework developed from a literature review. The data were analysed by means of a thematic technique and the results were verified by a team of medical researchers. The seven themes arising from the analyses were inflexibility; ambiguity; unfair requirements; inappropriate focus; inadequacy for research; renewal; and acceptance for accreditation. The results indicated that the ISO 15189 standard in its present content does not totally suit medical research laboratories and shows support for the development of a standard specific for research laboratories. en
dc.language.iso en en
dc.publisher African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure en
dc.subject Medical en
dc.subject Laboratory en
dc.subject Research en
dc.subject ISO 15189 en
dc.subject Standards en
dc.subject Quality en
dc.subject Assurance en
dc.title The need for a quality standard for assurance in medical research laboratories en
dc.type Article en


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