Development of Quality Measures for Pediatric Agitation Management in the Emergency Department.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Pediatric mental health emergency department (ED) visits that involve restraints for agitation are increasing. Quality measures are used to assess and improve healthcare quality. Our objective was to develop quality measures for pediatric ED agitation management informed by multidisciplinary perspectives.

Methods

A multidisciplinary panel developed quality measures for pediatric ED agitation management through the modified Delphi method. Panelists ranked measures in importance and feasibility on a 9-point scale during 2 survey rounds, with a teleconference discussion between surveys. Consensus was defined by >75% of panelists ranking a quality measure highly (≥7) in importance and a median feasibility score of ≥4.

Results

Panelists included 36 physicians, nu

SUBMITTER: Hoffmann JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9246821 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul-Aug 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature