Quality indicators for collaborative care networks in persistent somatic symptoms and functional disorders: a modified delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Care for persistent somatic symptoms and functional disorders (PSS/FD) is often fragmented. Collaborative care networks (CCNs) may improve care quality for PSS/FD. Effectiveness likely depends on their functioning, but we lack a straightforward quality evaluation system. We therefore aimed to develop quality indicators to evaluate CCNs for PSS/FD.

Method

Using an online three-round modified Delphi process, an expert panel provided, selected and ranked quality indicators for CCNs in PSS/FD. Recruited experts were diverse healthcare professionals with relevant experience in PSS/FD care in the Netherlands.

Results

The expert panel consisted of 86 professionals representing 15 disciplines, most commonly physiotherapists, psychologists and medical specialists. 5

SUBMITTER: Mamo N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10882926 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature