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Consensus development of components of continuity of care for stroke patients: a Delphi methodology

Authors: Lin Xiao, Yulin Gao, Lili Zhang

Published in: Journal of Public Health | Issue 3/2019

Abstract

Aims

The study aimed to develop consensus on the components of continuity of care for stroke patients in the cultural context of China.

Subjects and methods

Thirteen experts were recruited purposefully to finish this study. A Delphi approach was adopted to reach consensus on the components of continuity of care, and 75% agreement was used as cutoff.

Results

Three rounds of consultation were completed. Consensus (75% agreement) was obtained on 45 of the 49 statements. The final agreed list of statements represented three domains: the structure, process and outcome of continuity of care.

Conclusions

It represents the first attempt to develop consensus on the components of continuity of care for Chinese patients with stroke. According to the established framework and components of continuity of care, health professionals can successfully implement continuity of care for stroke patients and improve the quality of care.

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Title: Consensus development of components of continuity of care for stroke patients: a Delphi methodology
Authors: Lin Xiao
Yulin Gao
Lili Zhang
Publication date: 01-06-2019
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Journal of Public Health / Issue 3/2019
Print ISSN: 2198-1833
Electronic ISSN: 1613-2238
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-018-0964-y

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