Systematic approach to evaluating and confirming the utility of a suite of national health system performance (HSP) indicators in Canada: a modified Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Evaluating an existing suite of health system performance (HSP) indicators for continued reporting using a systematic criteria-based assessment and national consensus conference.

Design

Modified Delphi approach with technical and leadership groups, an online survey of stakeholders and convening a national consensus conference.

Setting

A national health information steward, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).

Participants

A total of 73 participants, comprised 61 conference attendants/stakeholders from across Canada and 12 national health information steward staff.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Indicator dispositions of retention, additional stakeholder consultation, further redevelopment or retirement.

Results

SUBMITTER: Fekri O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5775456 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature