Target for improvement: a cluster randomised trial of public involvement in quality-indicator prioritisation (intervention development and study protocol).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Public priorities for improvement often differ from those of clinicians and managers. Public involvement has been proposed as a way to bridge the gap between professional and public clinical care priorities but has not been studied in the context of quality-indicator choice. Our objective is to assess the feasibility and impact of public involvement on quality-indicator choice and agreement with public priorities.

Methods

We will conduct a cluster randomised controlled trial comparing quality-indicator prioritisation with and without public involvement. In preparation for the trial, we developed a 'menu' of quality indicators, based on a systematic review of existing validated indicator sets. Participants (public representatives, clinicians, and managers) will be

SUBMITTER: Boivin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3118228 | biostudies-literature | 2011 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature