Development of a key performance indicator set for perioperative red blood cell transfusion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perioperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is a common intervention in patients undergoing surgery but there is marked variation in practice. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are central to identifying deviation from agreed standards and improving clinical outcomes. We aimed to identify KPIs which can potentially be measured from routinely collected electronic healthcare records.

Methods

We undertook a three-stage process. First, we completed a scoping review to identify potential KPIs from relevant literature and clinical guidelines. Next, we conducted a modified RAND consensus process with a multidisciplinary panel including medical professionals, patients and public involvement members. The consensus panel rated these KPIs according to importance and feasi

SUBMITTER: Shah A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11833354 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature