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Developing a clinical performance measure

E A McGlynn1, S M Asch

  • 1Center for Research on Quality in Health Care, RAND Health, Health Services Research and Development, West Los Angeles Veterans Administration and Health Program, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA.

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|May 5, 1998
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Developing robust clinical performance measures is crucial for comparing healthcare value. This study outlines a four-step method to enhance the quality and reliability of these essential healthcare quality indicators.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Quality Improvement Science

Background:

  • Clinical performance measurement is vital for purchasers comparing healthcare delivery systems.
  • Growing demand for new measures to assess previously unevaluated aspects of care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a systematic, four-step process for developing clinical performance measures.
  • To ensure measures are suitable for comparing health delivery systems.

Main Methods:

  • Selecting appropriate clinical areas for measurement.
  • Identifying relevant performance indicators.
  • Establishing clear specifications for measure implementation.
  • Evaluating the scientific validity of developed measures.

Main Results:

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  • Demonstrated application of the four-step method using hypertension quality measures.
  • Focused on developing a measure for blood pressure control adequacy.

Conclusions:

  • Methodological rigor is essential for creating effective clinical performance measures.
  • The outlined steps can improve the quality of future performance measure development.