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Quality indicators for acute cardiovascular diseases: a scoping review
Koshiro Kanaoka1, Yoshitaka Iwanaga2, Yasushi Tsujimoto3,4
1Department of Medical and Health Information Management, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Kishibe Shinmaci 6-1, Suita, Osaka, 564-8565, Japan. kanaokak@ncvc.go.jp.
This review summarizes quality indicator (QI) sets for acute cardiovascular diseases, identifying 268 unique QIs for acute coronary syndrome, acute heart failure, and acute aortic dissection. The findings aid future QI development in acute cardiac care.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Numerous quality indicator (QI) sets exist for acute cardiovascular diseases, but a consolidated summary is absent.
- Existing QI development processes lack comprehensive assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively summarize evidence on QI sets for acute cardiovascular diseases.
- To evaluate the methodologies used in developing these QI sets.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute framework and PRISMA guidelines.
- Systematic searches of MEDLINE, EMBASE, and major international guidelines were performed for articles published after 2000.
Main Results:
- Eighteen articles were included, focusing on acute coronary syndrome (ACS), acute heart failure (AHF), and acute aortic dissection (AAD).
- A total of 268 unique QIs were identified, with significant variation in measurement across studies.
- Only four studies employed a systematic search strategy.
Conclusions:
- This review offers a comprehensive compilation of QIs for acute cardiovascular conditions.
- The findings can guide clinicians and organizations in developing future QI sets for acute cardiovascular care.
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