Protocol for the development of a core outcome set for studies on centralisation of healthcare services.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Centralisation defined as the reorganisation of healthcare services into fewer specialised units serving a higher volume of patients is a potential measure for healthcare reforms aiming at reducing costs while improving quality. Research on centralisation of healthcare services is thus essential to inform decision-makers. However, so far studies on centralisation report a variability of outcomes, often neglecting outcomes at the health system level. Therefore, this study aims at developing a core outcome set (COS) for studies on centralisation of hospital procedures, which is intended for use in observational as well as in experimental studies.

Methods and analysis

We propose a five-stage study design: (1) systematic review, (2) focus group, (3) interview studie

SUBMITTER: Pfisterer-Heise S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10032414 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature