Standardized outcome measures for pregnancy and childbirth, an ICHOM proposal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Value-based health care aims to optimize the balance of patient outcomes and health care costs. To improve value in perinatal care using this strategy, standard outcomes must first be defined. The objective of this work was to define a minimum, internationally appropriate set of outcome measures for evaluating and improving perinatal care with a focus on outcomes that matter to women and their families.

Methods

An interdisciplinary and international Working Group was assembled. Existing literature and current measurement initiatives were reviewed. Serial guided discussions and validation surveys provided consumer input. A series of nine teleconferences, incorporating a modified Delphi process, were held to reach consensus on the proposed Standard Set.

Results</

SUBMITTER: Nijagal MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6290550 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature