Indicators of quality of care for patients with acute myocardial infarction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a wide practice gap between optimal and actual care for patients with acute myocardial infarction in hospitals around the world. We undertook this initiative to develop an updated set of evidence-based indicators to measure and improve the quality of care for this patient population.

Methods

A 12-member expert panel was convened in 2007 to develop an updated set of quality indicators for acute myocardial infarction. The panel identified a list of potential indicators after reviewing the scientific literature, clinical practice guidelines and other published quality indicators. To develop the new list of indicators, the panel rated each potential indicator on 4 dimensions (reliability, validity, feasibility and usefulness in improving patient outcomes) and

SUBMITTER: Tu JV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2565729 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature