Measures to evaluate quality of care in renal cancer: results of a Delphi study in Spain
Clin. transl. oncol. (Print)
; 24(3): 495-502, marzo 2022.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
PurposeTo review current measures for renal cancer care and develop a comprehensive and updated list of measures for their practical use in Spain.MethodsThe study was developed by Fundación ECO, a Spanish foundation aiming to improve oncology quality of care. A systematic literature review was carried out to identify measures and knowledge gaps. A scientific committee composed of nine experts reviewed the literature findings and added measures. A preliminary list of 42 measures was evaluated with the Delphi method to gather feedback from 47 medical oncology experts in Spain. Experts scored the appropriateness of the measures and ranked their priority in two consecutive online surveys. The scientific committee reviewed the Delphi results and developed the measures. A technical group from Universidad Francisco de Vitoria conducted and oversaw the Delphi method.ResultsThe Delphi method led to consensus on all 42 measures. The scientific committee used a prioritisation matrix to select 25 of these measures for evaluating quality of care in renal cancer. These measures regarded structure, process, and outcome and covered general management, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and evaluation of health outcomes. Easy-to-use index cards were developed for all 25 measures, including their definition, formula, acceptable level of attainment, and rationale.ConclusionsThis manuscript aims to provide healthcare professionals with expert- and evidence-based measures that are useful for evaluating quality of care in renal cancer in Spain and cover all aspects and stages.
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Collection:
National databases
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Spain
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
Quality of Health Care
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Therapeutics
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Medical Care
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Kidney Neoplasms
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin. transl. oncol. (Print)
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo/Spain
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Hospital Clínico San Carlos/Spain
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Hospital General de Valencia/Spain
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Hospital Reina Sofía/Spain
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Hospital Universitario La Paz/Spain
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Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda/Spain
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Instituto Valenciano de Oncología/Spain
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Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari/Spain
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Universidad Francisco de Vitoria/Spain