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The aim is to create a transparent method for selecting effective quality indicators for healthcare monitoring.

June 5, 2026BMJ Quality & Safety

Welcome to the jungle: collection and evaluation of quality indicators with the QUALICATOR instrument

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JBJonas BackesUniversity of St.Gallen JVJustus VogelUniversity of St.Gallen AGAlexander GeisslerUniversity of St.Gallen

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Randomized trial develops an instrument for evaluating quality indicators in healthcare areas, suggesting improved decision-making for providers and policymakers.

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The aim is to create a transparent method for selecting effective quality indicators for healthcare monitoring.
Developed the QUALICATOR instrument with input from healthcare area experts, piloted in Switzerland.
Conducted a literature search and weighted prioritisation criteria using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP).
Created a five-step framework for QI selection: defining scope, assessing criteria, data collection, preselection, and final prioritisation.
Final weights for criteria varied significantly across healthcare areas, indicating tailored importance (relevance ranged from 19.16%-57.10%).
A web-based prototype was developed for user-friendly application of the QUALICATOR instrument.
Shows potential for aiding policymakers and providers in prioritising QIs for effective healthcare management.

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Backes et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2268f9763171746d5477da https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2026-020265

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Randomized trial develops an instrument for evaluating quality indicators in healthcare areas, suggesting improved decision-making for providers and policymakers.

Welcome to the jungle: collection and evaluation of quality indicators with the QUALICATOR instrument

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Welcome to the jungle: collection and evaluation of quality indicators with the QUALICATOR instrument

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