Consensus-based quality standards for emergency departments in Palestine.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The present study aimed to establish appropriate quality standards for emergency departments (EDQS) in Palestine.

Methods

The study comprised four phases. First, a comprehensive literature review was conducted to develop a framework for assessing healthcare services in EDs. Second, the initial set of EDQS was developed based on the review findings. Third, local experts provided feedback on the EDQS, suggesting additional standards, and giving recommendations. This feedback was analysed to create a preliminary set of EDQS. Finally, an expanded group of local emergency care experts evaluated the preliminary set, providing feedback on content and structure to contribute to the final set of EDQS.

Findings

We identified quality domains in EDs and categorised the

SUBMITTER: Bani Odeh AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10961511 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature