A broad set of validated quality indicators were evaluated which focus on structure and process of primary care.
Therefore, a balanced evaluation and indicator system should incorporate both patient and GP evaluation, in addition to other validated quality indicators.
However, few validated quality indicators exist for prescribing in general practice [ 29], and published standards tend to be consensus-based rather than evidence-based.
In this study, we systematically assessed appropriateness of antibiotic use in patients with a complicated UTI, using a set of validated quality indicators.
An internationally standardized measure of cardiovascular risk management, linked to validated quality indicators and tested for feasibility in general practice, is now available.
We analyzed data collected from medical records in two observational studies, combined into 20 validated quality indicators (QIs) of which 6 were included in the national program.
This is considerable, but nevertheless it is safe to state that a single question about the overall quality (i.e. global rating) does not necessarily produce the same result as an overall score calculated from validated quality indicators.
10 11 It consists of a set of validated quality indicators for external and self-assessment, a patient survey, a staff job satisfaction survey, an outreach visit by a trained visitor, a team-meeting and a comparison with other practices.
17 In summary, the European Practice Assessment consists of a set of international validated quality indicators for external and internal assessment, and includes the following steps: Patient and staff survey; An outreach visit by an auditor; Structured feedback during a team meeting in the practice with the auditor; Formal certification by an external organisation which will be valid for 3 years.
EPA consists of a set of validated quality indicators for external and internal assessment, a patient survey of satisfaction with care, a staff job satisfaction survey, an outreach visit by a trained visitor, structured feedback and a team-meeting in the practice [ 17].
