Quality Markers in Cardiology. Main Markers to Measure Quality of Results (Outcomes) and Quality Measures Related to Better Results in Clinical Practice (Performance Metrics). INCARDIO ( Indicadores de Calidad en Unidades Asistenciales del Área del Corazón ): A SEC/SECTCV Consensus Position Paper

Abstract Cardiology practice requires complex organization that impacts overall outcomes and may differ substantially among hospitals and communities. The aim of this consensus document is to define quality markers in cardiology, including markers to measure the quality of results (outcomes metrics)...

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Published in:Revista española de cardiología (English ed.) 2015-11, Vol.68 (11), p.976-995.e10
Main Authors: López-Sendón, José, González-Juanatey, José Ramón, Pinto, Fausto, Cuenca Castillo, José, Badimón, Lina, Dalmau, Regina, González Torrecilla, Esteban, López-Mínguez, José Ramón, Maceira, Alicia M, Pascual-Figal, Domingo, Pomar Moya-Prats, José Luis, Sionis, Alessandro, Zamorano, José Luis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accreditation - standards
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Cardiology - standards
Cardiovascular
Certification - standards
Delivery of Health Care - standards
Echocardiography - standards
Electrocardiography - standards
Exercise Test - standards
Heart Diseases - diagnosis
Heart Diseases - therapy
Heart Failure
Humans
Internal Medicine
Length of Stay
Mortality
Myocardial Infarction
Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care)
Patient Readmission
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Personnel Staffing and Scheduling - standards
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Quality Indicators, Health Care
Spain
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Summary:Abstract Cardiology practice requires complex organization that impacts overall outcomes and may differ substantially among hospitals and communities. The aim of this consensus document is to define quality markers in cardiology, including markers to measure the quality of results (outcomes metrics) and quality measures related to better results in clinical practice (performance metrics). The document is mainly intended for the Spanish health care system and may serve as a basis for similar documents in other countries.
ISSN:1885-5857
1885-5857
DOI:10.1016/j.rec.2015.07.003