Consensus-based indicators for evaluating and improving the quality of regional collaborative networks of intensive care units: Results of a nationwide Delphi study
Authors' conclusion
This study generated relevant and feasible indicators for monitoring and improving the quality of ICU network collaboratives based on the collective opinion of various experts.
Study context
- Population
- Regional ICU network collaboratives, the Netherlands, April–July 2022
- Outcome
- Consensus-based set of relevant and feasible indicators for monitoring and improving the quality of regional ICU network collaboratives
Methodological detailsthree-round, multidisciplinary expert panel, RAND/UCLA appropriateness method, nationwide
- Three-round
- Multidisciplinary expert panel
- RAND/UCLA appropriateness method
- Nationwide
Recommendations
As reported in the abstract
- Indicators deemed relevant and feasible
- 24
- Indicators selected for the core set
- 7
- Core set: standardized mortality rate in the region
- 1
- Core set: presence, content and/or follow-up of a formal plan describing network structures and policy agreements
- 3
- Core set: long-term network vision statement
- 1
- Core set: network meetings to reflect on and learn from outcome data
- 2
Further findings
Measurability of core set (practice tests in two ICU networks)
- Practice tests led to minor reformulations
Original publication
Consensus-based indicators for evaluating and improving the quality of regional collaborative networks of intensive care units: Results of a nationwide Delphi study. J Crit Care. Published 2 October 2023. doi:10.
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