Quality of primary care provided/delivered to older adults by family physicians Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
Current interventions as of 12/05/2023:
This study will use a RAND/UCLA appropriateness methodology to assess the consensus of a technical expert committee through two phases.
The study does not invo
Sponsors
McMaster University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals who have extensive knowledge of primary care for older patients, evidenced by practice experience, research excellence, or leadership 2. Individual demonstrates at least one of the following characteristics: 2.1. Has at least two relevant academic publications related to the primary care of older adults 2.2. Has extensive clinical experience or activity with older primary care patients. 3. Primarily works or practices in Ontario, although national leaders situated elsewhere in Canada will be considered
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The individual is not working/practising or is based in Canada
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Current primary outcome measures as of 12/05/2023: The eligible quality indicators (Round 1) and their corresponding technical definitions (Round 2) will be rated using a nine-point Likert scale for two criteria – appropriateness and importance. Previous primary outcome measures: The eligible quality indicators will be rated using a nine-point Likert scale for each criterion – importance, relevance, and feasibility – in the first Delphi questionnaire. Each endorsed quality indicator will then be rated using a nine-point Likert scale for “appropriateness” in the second Delphi questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Current secondary outcome measure as of 12/05/2023: The consensus of the technical expert committee on the technical definitions of these metrics using secondary health administrative data Previous secondary outcome measure: The consensus of the technical expert committee on the technical definitions of these metrics using secondary health administrative data sources | — |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed