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Developing indicators for quality assurance in cytopathology. Catalan Society of Cytopathology
Author(s) -
Tresserra Francisco,
Temprana Jordi,
Vasquez Carem,
Lloveras Belen,
Català Isabel,
Tarroch Xavier,
Combalia Neus,
Alameda Francesc,
Bosch Ramon,
Gallardo Joana,
Mancebo Eva,
Fabra Gemma,
Dinares Maria Carme,
Santacana Maria,
Gonzalez Clarisa,
PérezOchoa Francisco
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
diagnostic cytopathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.417
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1097-0339
pISSN - 8755-1039
DOI - 10.1002/dc.24639
Subject(s) - cytopathology , medicine , delphi method , quality assurance , quality (philosophy) , cytology , pathology , external quality assessment , computer science , artificial intelligence , philosophy , epistemology
Background Quality control in cytology must be established through reliable and easily measurable indicators. Methods From the Catalan Society of Cytopathology a group of experts has been established to write a document with 13 indicators that cover the entire cytological process, based on its Cytopathology Quality Guide. It has been elaborated through guides and documents with scientific evidence and DELPHI methodology in order to reach a structured consensus on the opinions of a group of experts. Results Thirteen indicators, covering all the cytologic process are expressed in worksheets specifying all their characteristics. Conclusion This document allows the control of all stages of the cytological process.