Consensus on quality indicators in ambulatory surgery: a Delphi survey conducted in Portugal

J. Pinto*, L. Sá, A. Amaral

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Abstract

Aim: To establish consensus on the most appropriate quality indicators for evaluating the quality of Ambulatory Surgery (AS) in Portugal. Methods: Data were collected using a modified e-Delphi technique in two rounds.A total of 58 potential quality indicators in AS were assessed by 27 experts. Results: In the first round consensus was found for accepting 44 indicators.The data analysis that took place in the second round revealed consensus for including 10 more quality indicators. Conclusion: The quality indicators in AS used in Portugal are in line with the literature recommendations, but they only reflect some aspects of the quality process.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4-10
Number of pages7
JournalAmbulatory Surgery
Volume30
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2024

Keywords

  • Ambulatory surgery
  • Clinical governance
  • Delphi technique
  • Quality indicators,health care

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