Karthika M, Vanajakshy Kumaran S, Beekanahaali Mokshanatha P. Quality indicators in respiratory therapy. World J Crit Care Med 2024; 13(2): 91794 [PMID: 38855272 DOI: 10.5492/wjccm.v13.i2.91794]
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Manjush Karthika, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Medical Sciences, Liwa College, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. manjushnair@hotmail.com
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Critical Care Medicine
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Minireviews
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Manjush Karthika, Research and Innovation Council, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Srinivas University, Mangalore 574146, India
Manjush Karthika, Department of Health and Medical Sciences, Liwa College, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Sureshkumar Vanajakshy Kumaran, Healthcare Management, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai 400088, India
Sureshkumar Vanajakshy Kumaran, Medical Administration, NS Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences, Kollam 691020, India
Praveen Beekanahaali Mokshanatha, Research and Innovation Council, Srinivas University, Mangalore 574146, India
Author contributions: Karthika M conceptualized the scope of the review, conducted the literature searches and data collection, drafted the manuscript, and synthesized the key findings; Kumaran SV analyzed and interpreted the relevant literature and contributed critical revisions for intellectual content to the manuscript; Mokshanatha PB assisted in structuring and organizing the manuscript and offered critical insights during the manuscript’s development.
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Corresponding author: Manjush Karthika, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Medical Sciences, Liwa College, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. manjushnair@hotmail.com
Received: January 5, 2024 Revised: April 23, 2024 Accepted: April 26, 2024 Published online: June 9, 2024 Processing time: 149 Days and 21.7 Hours
Abstract
Quality indicators in healthcare refer to measurable and quantifiable parameters used to assess and monitor the performance, effectiveness, and safety of healthcare services. These indicators provide a systematic way to evaluate the quality of care offered, and thereby to identify areas for improvement and to ensure that patient care meets established standards and best practices. Respiratory therapists play a vital role in areas of clinical administration such as infection control practices and quality improvement initiatives. Quality indicators serve as essential metrics for respiratory therapy departments to assess and enhance the overall quality of care. By systematically tracking and analyzing indicators related to infection control, treatment effectiveness, and adherence to protocols, respiratory care practitioners can identify areas to improve and implement evidence-based changes. This article reviewed how to identify, implement, and monitor quality indicators specific to the respiratory therapy departments to set benchmarks and enhance patient outcomes.
Core Tip: Quality management is indispensable in hospitals and healthcare settings, with a primary emphasis on enhancing patient outcomes. Given the pivotal role they play, training a core team of respiratory therapists in quality management and identifying relevant quality indicators in their specialty can significantly enhance their practices that ultimately benefit patient outcomes on a broader scale.
