Indicators of high-quality general practice to achieve Quality Equity and Systems Transformation in Primary Health Care (QUEST-PHC) in Australia: a Delphi consensus study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to achieve wider consensus on the relevance and feasibility of the Quality Equity and Systems Transformation in Primary Health Care (QUEST-PHC) indicators and measures developed for Australian general practice.

Methods

Partnering with eight Primary Health Networks (PHNs) across four states, we conducted a Delphi consensus study consisting of three rounds of online survey with general practice experts including general practitioners, practice nurses and PHN staff members. Participants rated each measure for relevance and feasibility, and provided input into the implementation of a quality indicator tool. Each measure required ≥70% agreement in both relevance and feasibility to achieve consensus. Aggregated ratings were statistically analysed for re

SUBMITTER: Lau P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12412998 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature