Development of quality indicators for hypertension, extractable from the electronic health record of the general practitioner: a rand-modified Delphi method.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension, a chronic medical condition affecting millions of people worldwide, is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases. A multidisciplinary approach is needed to reduce the burden of the disease, with general practitioners playing a vital role. Therefore, it is crucial that GPs provide high-quality care that is standardized and based on the most recent European guidelines. Quality indicators (QIs) can be used to assess the performance, outcomes, or processes of healthcare delivery and are critical in helping healthcare professionals identify areas of improvement and measure progress towards achieving desired health outcomes. However, QIs to evaluate the care of patients with hypertension in general practice have been studied to a limited extent. The aim of our s

SUBMITTER: Danhieux K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11325807 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature