Quality indicators for the diagnosis and management of chronic rhinosinusitis.

Justin CottrellJonathan YipYvonne ChanChristopher J ChinAli DamjiJohn R de AlmeidaMartin DesrosiersArif JanjuaShaun KiltyJohn M LeeKristian I MacdonaldEric K MeenLuke RudmikDoron D SommerLeigh J SowerbyMarc A TewfikAllan D VescanIan J WitterickErin WrightEric Monteiro

Published in: International forum of allergy & rhinology (2018)

This study proposes 9 QIs for the diagnosis and management of patients with CRS. These QIs can serve multiple purposes, including documenting the quality of care; comparing institutions and providers; prioritizing quality improvement initiatives; supporting accountability, regulation, and accreditation; and determining pay-for-performance initiatives.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
patient safety
chronic rhinosinusitis
healthcare
palliative care
health insurance
chronic pain
pain management