A Modified Delphi Study to Build Consensus on Pediatric-Specific Trauma Quality Indicators
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This study uses a modified Delphi approach to establish expert consensus on quality indicators specifically designed for pediatric trauma care. The work addresses a critical gap in measuring care quality for injured children, building on the American College of Surgeons' quality improvement initiatives to create standardized metrics for pediatric trauma centers.
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- Pediatric trauma centers lack consensus on quality indicators specific to children, limiting standardized quality measurement.
- The ACS Pediatric Trauma Quality Improvement Program has driven recent expansion of QI efforts across centers.
- Modified Delphi methodology was used to build expert consensus on pediatric-specific trauma quality indicators.
- Standardized pediatric trauma QI are needed to accurately measure and compare quality of care across institutions.
- This study addresses a critical gap by defining what constitutes 'quality care' in pediatric trauma populations.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. A Modified Delphi Study to Build Consensus on Pediatric-Specific Trauma Quality Indicators. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-05-10. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/10462?via_space=staycurrentmd
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