Development of a set of indicators for the quality of chronic pain management in Chinese community-dwelling older adults: a Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Standardized and systematic quality assessments of chronic pain management, particularly among older adult populations, are lacking in resource-limited community settings. A specific set of indicators to evaluate the quality of chronic pain management in this population has yet to be developed. Therefore, the present study constructed a set of indicators to assess the quality of chronic pain management in Chinese community-dwelling older adults, providing a standardized reference and guidance for community health centers to manage chronic pain in this population.

Methods

The indicator set was developed in three steps. Step 1 involved preparation by forming a research team and establishing the guiding theory. Step 2 included developing an expert inquiry questionnai

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11674520 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature