Quality and capacity indicators for hospitalized pediatric oncology patients with critical illness: A modified delphi consensus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hospitalized pediatric hematology-oncology (PHO) patients are at high risk for critical illness, especially in resource-limited settings. Unfortunately, there are no established quality indicators to guide institutional improvement for these patients. The objective of this study was to identify quality indicators to include in PROACTIVE (PediatRic Oncology cApaCity assessment Tool for IntensiVe carE), an assessment tool to evaluate the capacity and quality of pediatric critical care services offered to PHO patients.

Methods

A comprehensive literature review identified relevant indicators in the areas of structure, performance, and outcomes. An international focus group sorted potential indicators using the framework of domains and subdomains. A modified, three-rou

SUBMITTER: Arias AV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7541142 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature