期刊
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
卷 66, 期 12, 页码 1328-1337出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2013.05.017
关键词
Quality of health care; Quality indicators; Health care; Consensus; Models; Theoretical; Reproducibility of results
资金
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research
- Alberta Innovates
- Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Knowledge Translation and Quality of Care
Objective: In this article, we describe one approach for developing and evaluating quality indicators. Study Design and Setting: We focus on describing different conceptual approaches to quality indicator development, review one approach for developing quality indicators, outline how to evaluate quality indicators once developed, and discuss quality indicator maintenance. Results: The key steps for developing quality indicators include specifying a clear goal for the indicators; using methodologies to incorporate evidence, expertise, and patient perspectives; and considering contextual factors and logistics of implementation. The Strategic Framework Board and the National Quality Measure Clearinghouse have developed criteria for evaluating quality indicators that complement traditional psychometric evaluations. Optimal strategies for quality indicator maintenance and dissemination have not been determined, but experiences with clinical guideline maintenance may be informative. Conclusion: For quality indicators to effectively guide quality improvement efforts, they must be developed, evaluated, maintained, and implemented using rigorous evidence-informed practices. (C) 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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