Open AccessIs There a Need for Performance Measures for Cochlear Implant Centers?
Author(s) -
Vila Peter M.,
Hullar Timothy E.,
Buchman Craig A.,
Lieu Judith E. C.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
otolaryngology–head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.232
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1097-6817
pISSN - 0194-5998
DOI - 10.1177/0194599815575006
Subject(s) - cochlear implant , quality (philosophy) , cochlear implantation , computer science , medicine , audiology , philosophy , epistemology
Performance measures (PMs), or quality indicators, are metrics based on objective data that allow one to assess whether a system achieves a prespecified goal. Given the relatively high level of resource utilization and potential morbidity associated with cochlear implantation (CI), PMs could be used to evaluate quality of care provided by implant centers and, ultimately, optimize care delivery. This article discusses PMs currently in use, how PMs are developed, potential downsides of using PMs, and various examples of PMs that could be used in CI centers.