Methods to derive composite indicators used for quality and safety measurement and monitoring in healthcare: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Composite indicators of quality and safety in healthcare summarise performance across multiple indicators into a single performance measure. Composite indicators can identify domains and drivers of quality, improve the ability to detect differences, aid prioritisation for quality improvement and facilitate decision making about future healthcare needs. However, the use of composite indicators can be controversial, particularly when used to rank healthcare providers. Many of the concerns around transparency, appropriateness and uncertainty may be addressed by a robust and transparent development and review process.The aim of this scoping review is to describe methodologies used at each of the stages of development of composite indicators of quality and safety in healthc

SUBMITTER: McDonnell T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10351297 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature