Development of quality indicators to measure pre-hospital emergency medical services for road traffic injury.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PEC) is a fundamental property of prevention of Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs). Thus, this sector requires a system for evaluation and performance improvement. This study aimed to develop quality indicators to measure PEC for RTIs.

Methods

Following the related literature review, 14 experts were interviewed through semi-structured interviews to identify Quality Measurement Indicators (QMIs). The extracted indicators were then categorized into three domains: structure, performance, and management. Finally, the identified QMIs were confirmed through two rounds of the Delphi technique.

Results

Using literature review 11 structural, 13 performance, and four managerial indicators (A total of 28 indicators) were identified. Also, four s

SUBMITTER: Azami-Aghdash S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7970773 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature