Developing priorities for quality improvement in acute medicine using a modified Delphi method

Published Date: 09th June 2022

Publication Authors: Varia R, Rigby A

Introduction
The SAM Quality Improvement Committee (SAM-QI), set up in 2016, has worked over the last year to determine the priority Acute Medicine QI topics. They have also discussed and put forward proposals to improve QI training for Acute Medicine professionals.

Methods
A modified Delphi process was completed over four rounds to determine priority QI topics. Online meetings were also used to develop proposals for QI training.

Results
Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) was chosen as the priority topic for QI work within Acute Medicine.

Conclusion
The SAM-QI group settled on SDEC being the priority topic for Acute Medicine QI development. Throughout the Delphi process SAM-QI has also developed proposals for QI training that will help Acute Medicine professionals deliver coordinated meaningful improvements in care.

 

Kennedy, A; Varia, R; Rigby A et al. (2022). Developing priorities for quality improvement in acute medicine using a modified Delphi method: A consensus process hosted by the Society for Acute Medicine Quality Improvement Committee (SAM-QI). Acute Medicine Journal. 21 (2), 74-79.

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