Application of a Modified Appropriateness Evaluation Protocol in Taiwan
住院適當性評估表(AEP)修訂版在台灣之應用
Journal
Formosan Journal of Medicine / 台灣醫學
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
2
Pages
136-144
Date Issued
2005
Author(s)
Abstract
Although the National Health Insurance (NHI) program has been implemented in Taiwan for many years, many hospitals are still unsatisfied with the appropriateness of peer review results. At the same time, there are few clinical protocols available in Taiwan. This study aimed fedetermine the feasibility of the Appropriateness Evaluation Protocol (AEP), which has been shown to be a reliable and valid tool for peer review by US and European countries.We selected 30 medical review physicians by stratified sampling from the Bureau of NHI, and used the Delphi technique to collect their ratings and comments on the feasibility of AEP and medical record availability in Taiwan. In order to reach the consensus, we also invited these physicians for a panel discussion. According to the results of the AEP's feasibility review and panel discussion, we deleted parenteral therapy and intramuscular injection criteria, and revised five criteria.
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Publisher
臺灣醫學會
Type
journal article