Selection of Quality Indicators for the Certification of Dermato-Oncology Units: The CUDERMA Project Delphi Consensus Study

Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2023 Jul-Aug;114(7):587-605. doi: 10.1016/j.ad.2023.02.003. Epub 2023 Feb 19.
[Article in English, Spanish]

Abstract

Quality indicators are crucial for standardizing and guaranteeing the quality of health care practices. The Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) launched the CUDERMA Project to define quality indicators for the certification of specialized units in dermatology; the first 2areas selected were psoriasis and dermato-oncology. The aim of this study was to achieve consensus on what should be evaluated by these indicators using a structured process comprising a literature review and selection of an initial list of indicators to be evaluated in a Delphi consensus study following review by a multidisciplinary group of experts. The selected indicators were evaluated by a panel of 28 dermatologists and classified as either «essential» or «of excellence». The panel agreed on 84 indicators, which will be standardized and used to develop the certification standard for dermato-oncology units.

Keywords: Calidad asistencial; Consenso Delphi; Delphi technique; Dermato-oncology; Dermato-oncología; Dermatology unit; Indicador de calidad; Quality indicator; Quality of care; Unidad de dermatología.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Certification
  • Consensus
  • Delphi Technique
  • Dermatology*
  • Humans
  • Quality Indicators, Health Care*