Prioritisation of quality indicators for elective perioperative care: a Delphi consensus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A systematic review of the peer-reviewed and grey literature previously identified over 1200 perioperative structure and process quality indicators. We undertook a Delphi consensus process with the aim of creating a concise list of indicators that experts deemed most important for assessing quality in perioperative care.

Methods

A basic Delphi consensus was completed using an online survey which was distributed to surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, physicians and lay representatives. Participants were asked to prioritise the indicators in order of importance (high, medium or low) to be included for collection in a national perioperative quality improvement programme.

Results

One hundred and thirty-seven indicators were included in the first iteration of the D

SUBMITTER: Gilhooly D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7063823 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature