Open AccessA set of care quality indicators for stroke management
Author(s) -
I.M. Navarro Soler,
Emilio Ignacio García,
Jaime Masjuán,
Jaime Gállego Culleré,
José Joaquín Mira
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
neurología (english edition)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2173-5808
DOI - 10.1016/j.nrleng.2017.04.003
Subject(s) - interpretability , medicine , quality (philosophy) , acute stroke , stroke (engine) , cartography , humanities , geography , computer science , nursing , artificial intelligence , engineering , emergency department , philosophy , mechanical engineering , epistemology
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.
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