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National quality measurement using clinical indicators: The danish national indicator project
Author(s) -
Mainz Jan,
Hansen AnneMarie,
Palshof Torben,
Bartels Paul D.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.21192
Subject(s) - medicine , danish , lung cancer , quality (philosophy) , pathology , philosophy , linguistics , epistemology
This article describes the Danish National Indicator Project that aims to document and improve the quality of care at national level. Specific clinical indicators, standards, and prognostic factors have been developed for eight diseases (e.g. lung cancer). It has been implemented in all clinical departments in Denmark. Participation is mandatory. Results related to lung cancer are presented and discussed. The experiences from 2000 to 2008 indicate that the quality of care related to the eight diseases improve over time and that that performance and outcome measurement will get paid in terms of quality improvement. J. Surg. Oncol. 2009;99:500–504. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.