Developing a Clinical Performance Measure
American Journal of Preventive MedicinePublished 1 April 1998
Elizabeth A. McGlynn
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Four steps required to develop a clinical performance measure that is suitable for making comparisons among health delivery systems are discussed, with an emphasis on a measure of adequacy of control of blood pressure.
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Developing useful clinical performance measures requires careful attention to methodologic issues. Following the steps outlined in this paper should enhance the quality of future measurement development.
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