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Review
. 2015 Sep;21 Suppl(sup1):31-4.
doi: 10.3109/13814788.2015.1043730.

Quality indicators for patient safety in primary care. A review and Delphi-survey by the LINNEAUS collaboration on patient safety in primary care

Eva Frigola-Capell  1 , Clara Pareja-Rossell, Montse Gens-Barber, Glòria Oliva-Oliva, Fernando Alava-Cano, Michel Wensing, Josep Davins-Miralles
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Quality indicators for patient safety in primary care. A review and Delphi-survey by the LINNEAUS collaboration on patient safety in primary care

Eva Frigola-Capell et al. Eur J Gen Pract. 2015 Sep.

Abstract

Background: Quality indicators are measured aspects of healthcare, reflecting the performance of a healthcare provider or healthcare system. They have a crucial role in programmes to assess and improve healthcare. Many performance measures for primary care have been developed. Only the Catalan model for patient safety in primary care identifies key domains of patient safety in primary care.

Objective: To present an international framework for patient safety indicators in primary care.

Methods: Literature review and online Delphi-survey, starting from the Catalan model.

Results: A set of 30 topics is presented, identified by an international panel and organized according to the Catalan model for patient safety in primary care. Most topic areas referred to specific clinical processes; additional topics were leadership, people management, partnership and resources.

Conclusion: The framework can be used to organize indicator development and guide further work in the field.

Keywords: LINNEAUS collaboration; Patient safety; primary care; quality indicators.

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