Quality Improvement in Critical Care: Selection and Development of Quality Indicators
Joint Authors
Chrusch, Carla A.
Martin, Claudio M.
Project, The Quality Improvement in Critical Care
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-07-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Caring for critically ill patients is complex and resource intensive.
An approach to monitor and compare the function of different intensive care units (ICUs) is needed to optimize outcomes for patients and the health system as a whole.
Objective.
To develop and implement quality indicators for comparing ICU characteristics and performance within and between ICUs and regions over time.
Methods.
Canadian jurisdictions with established ICU clinical databases were invited to participate in an iterative series of face-to-face meetings, teleconferences, and web conferences.
Eighteen adult intensive care units across 14 hospitals and 5 provinces participated in the process.
Results.
Six domains of ICU function were identified: safe, timely, efficient, effective, patient/family satisfaction, and staff work life.
Detailed operational definitions were developed for 22 quality indicators.
The feasibility was demonstrated with the collection of 3.5 years of data.
Statistical process control charts and graphs of composite measures were used for data display and comparisons.
Medical and nursing leaders as well as administrators found the system to be an improvement over prior methods.
Conclusions.
Our process resulted in the selection and development of 22 indicators representing 6 domains of ICU function.
We have demonstrated the feasibility of such a reporting system.
This type of reporting system will demonstrate variation between units and jurisdictions to help identify and prioritize improvement efforts.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chrusch, Carla A.& Martin, Claudio M.& Project, The Quality Improvement in Critical Care. 2016. Quality Improvement in Critical Care: Selection and Development of Quality Indicators. Canadian Respiratory Journal،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103174
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chrusch, Carla A.…[et al.]. Quality Improvement in Critical Care: Selection and Development of Quality Indicators. Canadian Respiratory Journal No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103174
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chrusch, Carla A.& Martin, Claudio M.& Project, The Quality Improvement in Critical Care. Quality Improvement in Critical Care: Selection and Development of Quality Indicators. Canadian Respiratory Journal. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1103174
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1103174