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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedSarkar U, McDonald K, Motala A
Pragmatic insights on patient safety priorities and intervention strategies in ambulatory settings.
In this article, the investigators (1) reviewed the methods and results for the key informant input process for a Technical Brief on ambulatory safety commissioned by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), (2) summarized the key informant perspectives on ambulatory safety, (3) expanded on key informant input with specific recommendations for an ambulatory safety agenda, (4) reported on existing initiatives and progress related to key informant perspectives and our recommendations, and (5) proposed specific research and policy activities that would advance ambulatory safety.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500010I.
Citation: Sarkar U, McDonald K, Motala A .
Pragmatic insights on patient safety priorities and intervention strategies in ambulatory settings.
Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2017 Dec;43(12):661-70. doi: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2017.06.009..
Keywords: Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Patient Safety, Quality of Care
Tu JV, Maclagan LC, Ko DT
AHRQ Author: Bierman A
The Cardiovascular Health in Ambulatory Care Research Team performance indicators for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: a modified Delphi panel study.
The researchers developed a set of key performance indicators that can be used to measure and improve cardiovascular care in the primary care setting. A set of 28 indicators of primary prevention performance were identified, which were grouped into 5 domains: risk factor prevalence, screening, management, intermediate outcomes and long-term outcomes.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Tu JV, Maclagan LC, Ko DT .
The Cardiovascular Health in Ambulatory Care Research Team performance indicators for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: a modified Delphi panel study.
CMAJ Open 2017 Apr 25;5(2):E315-e21. doi: 10.9778/cmajo.20160139.
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Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Quality of Care, Ambulatory Care and Surgery, Prevention, Quality Indicators (QIs)