A Modified Delphi Study to Build Consensus on Pediatric-Specific Trauma Quality Indicators

Topic overview

Expert panel used modified Delphi methodology to establish 52 pediatric-specific trauma quality indicators across outcome, process, and structure domains. The consensus-driven framework addresses unique pediatric treatment pathways, care timeliness, injury prevention, and long-term outcomes to guide national quality improvement initiatives.

Key takeaways

Expert panel identified 52 pediatric-specific trauma quality indicators using modified Delphi consensus methodology.
Indicators include 25 outcome, 21 process, and 6 structure measures spanning prevention, treatment timeliness, and long-term outcomes.
20 novel indicators address unique pediatric trauma pathways not captured in existing adult-derived quality metrics.
Consensus framework provides foundation for standardized benchmarking across pediatric trauma centers nationally.

Keywords

Pediatric Trauma Quality Indicators Delphi Method Quality Improvement Trauma Systems Benchmarking

Hashtags

#PediatricTrauma #QualityImprovement #TraumaSystems #PatientSafety

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