Development of intervention‐related quality indicators for renal clinical pharmacists using a modified Delphi approach

摘要

Abstract Objective To develop a list of renal Quality Indicator Drug therapy problems (QI‐DTPs) that serve to advance renal pharmacy practice to improve patient care. Methods Eighteen (18) renal, clinical pharmacists participated in an internet‐based three‐round modified Delphi survey. Each of the three rounds took approximately 2?weeks to complete. Panellists rated 30‐candidate renal QI ‐ DTP s using seven selection criteria and one overall consensus criterion on a nine‐point Likert scale. Consensus was reached if 75% or more of panellists assigned a score of 7–9 on the consensus criterion during the third Delphi round. Key findings All panellists completed three rounds of Delphi survey. Seventeen‐candidate renal QI ‐ DTP s met the consensus definition. Conclusions A Delphi panel of renal clinical pharmacists successfully identified 17 consensus renal QI ‐ DTP s. Assessment and implementation of these QI ‐ DTP s will serve to advance renal pharmacy practice and improve patient care.