Journal article
Canadian Cardiovascular Society Quality Indicators for Heart Failure
Abstract
A working group was convened by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) in 2010 to identify quality indicators (QIs) for heart failure (HF). Using the CCS "Best Practices for Developing Cardiovascular Quality Indicators" methodology, a total of 49 "long-list" QIs was identified and rated. Subsequent ranking and discussion led to the selection of an initial "short-list" of 6 QIs to evaluate quality care, including daily assessment of blood …
Authors
McKelvie RS; Heckman GA; Blais C; Cox JL; Ezekowitz JA; Gong Y; Harkness K; Moe G; Dai S; Dorian P
Journal
Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 32, No. 8, pp. 1038.e5–1038.e9
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
8 2016
DOI
10.1016/j.cjca.2015.12.027
ISSN
0828-282X
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Angiotensin Receptor AntagonistsAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsBlood Chemical AnalysisCanadaHeart FailureHospitalizationHumansOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePatient Education as TopicPatient ReadmissionQuality Indicators, Health CareQuality of Health CareRadiography, ThoracicVentricular Function, Left