Development of a quality indicator set to measure and improve quality of ICU care in low- and middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To develop a set of actionable quality indicators for critical care suitable for use in low- or middle-income countries (LMICs).

Methods

A list of 84 candidate indicators compiled from a previous literature review and stakeholder recommendations were categorised into three domains (foundation, process, and quality impact). An expert panel (EP) representing stakeholders from critical care and allied specialties in multiple low-, middle-, and high-income countries was convened. In rounds one and two of the Delphi exercise, the EP appraised (Likert scale 1-5) each indicator for validity, feasibility; in round three sensitivity to change, and reliability were additionally appraised. Potential barriers and facilitators to implementation of the quality indicators were also

SUBMITTER: Pari V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9592651 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature