Development of a novel type of indicator that approximates the quality of hospital antibiotic use: a RAND-modified Delphi study

Key Points

• The research aims to establish consensus on performance indicators that reflect the quality of antibiotic use in hospitals.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing literature on antibiotic use and assessment methods.
• Utilized a RAND-modified Delphi approach to gather expert opinions on potential performance indicators (PIs).
• Transformed identified PIs into assessable questions for practical evaluation.
• Achieved expert consensus on several indicators relevant to the appropriateness of antibiotic usage.
• Identified gaps in existing assessments and the need for tailored measurement tools.