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A set of care quality indicators for stroke management.
OBJECTIVE: This study proposes a set of quality indicators for care outcomes in patients with acute cerebral infarction. These indicators are understandable and relevant from a clinical viewpoint, as well as being acceptable and feasible in terms of time required, ease of data capture, and interpretability.
METHOD: The method consisted of reaching consensus among doctors after having reviewed the literature on quality indicators in stroke. We then designed and conducted a field study to assess the understandability and feasibility of the set of indicators.
RESULTS: Consensus yielded 8 structural indicators, 5 process indicators, and 12 result indicators. Additionally, standards of reference were established for each indicator.
CONCLUSION: This set of indicators can be used to monitor the quality care for stroke patients, identify strengths, and potentially to identify areas needing improvement.
METHOD: The method consisted of reaching consensus among doctors after having reviewed the literature on quality indicators in stroke. We then designed and conducted a field study to assess the understandability and feasibility of the set of indicators.
RESULTS: Consensus yielded 8 structural indicators, 5 process indicators, and 12 result indicators. Additionally, standards of reference were established for each indicator.
CONCLUSION: This set of indicators can be used to monitor the quality care for stroke patients, identify strengths, and potentially to identify areas needing improvement.
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