Multi-stakeholder validation of an evidence-based core set of quality indicators for IBD in Belgium.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Quality indicators assess and can improve care. Previous efforts used different methods to identify quality indicators for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) care in Belgium. This study aimed to critically evaluate these efforts and establish a validated, multi-stakeholder consensus on an evidence-based quality indicator set.

Methods

A focus group with consensus methodology experts (n = 8) evaluated prior exercises (one modified Delphi method and one with a pragmatic approach). Two additional focus groups with healthcare providers (n = 7) and patients (n = 5) reviewed findings and identified missing quality indicators. A consensus meeting (including 3 methodology experts, 4 patients, 2 IBD nurses, 6 IBD physicians) validated the final set.

Results

Participa

SUBMITTER: Fierens L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12837283 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature