Development of a quality indicator set to measure and improve quality of ICU care for patients with traumatic brain injury.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We aimed to develop a set of quality indicators for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in intensive care units (ICUs) across Europe and to explore barriers and facilitators for implementation of these quality indicators.

Methods

A preliminary list of 66 quality indicators was developed, based on current guidelines, existing practice variation, and clinical expertise in TBI management at the ICU. Eight TBI experts of the Advisory Committee preselected the quality indicators during a first Delphi round. A larger Europe-wide expert panel was recruited for the next two Delphi rounds. Quality indicator definitions were evaluated on four criteria: validity (better performance on the indicator reflects better processes of care and leads to better patient outcome)

SUBMITTER: Huijben JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6431034 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature