There is potential for improvement in the care of cardiovascular diseases in Switzerland, particularly when it comes to achieving target values defined in guidelines. Adherence scores such as the SGED score for diabetic care established in Switzerland can help to reduce the evidence-performance gap. The CARE score presented here is an adherence score that validly reflects the quality of care for patients with a cardiovascular risk using process and outcome indicators.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- quality improvement
- palliative care
- cardiovascular disease
- end stage renal disease
- pain management
- primary care
- type diabetes
- affordable care act
- ejection fraction
- peritoneal dialysis
- coronary artery disease
- adipose tissue
- chronic pain
- clinical practice
- prognostic factors
- insulin resistance
- cardiovascular events
- cardiovascular risk factors