Monitoring quality of care in hepatocellular carcinoma: A modified Delphi consensus.

ABSTRACT: Although there are several established international guidelines on the management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), there is limited information detailing specific indicators of good quality care. The aim of this study was to develop a core set of quality indicators (QIs) to underpin the management of HCC. We undertook a modified, two-round, Delphi consensus study comprising a working group and experts involved in the management of HCC as well as consumer representatives. QIs were derived from an extensive review of the literature. The role of the participants was to identify the most important and measurable QIs for inclusion in an HCC clinical quality registry. From an initial 94 QIs, 40 were proposed to the participants. Of these, 23 QIs ultimately met the inclusion criteria and were i

SUBMITTER: Maharaj AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9592757 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature