Evaluation of biologic occupational risk control practices: quality indicators development and validation.
BACKGROUND
There is growing demand for the adoption of qualification systems for health care practices. This study is aimed at describing the development and validation of indicators for evaluation of biologic occupational risk control programs.


METHODS
The study involved 3 stages: (1) setting up a research team, (2) development of indicators, and (3) validation of the indicators by a team of specialists recruited to validate each attribute of the developed indicators. The content validation method was used for the validation, and a psychometric scale was developed for the specialists' assessment. A consensus technique was used, and every attribute that obtained a Content Validity Index of at least 0.75 was approved.


RESULTS
Eight indicators were developed for the evaluation of the biologic occupational risk prevention program, with emphasis on accidents caused by sharp instruments and occupational tuberculosis prevention. The indicators included evaluation of the structure, process, and results at the prevention and biologic risk control levels. The majority of indicators achieved a favorable consensus regarding all validated attributes.


CONCLUSIONS
The developed indicators were considered validated, and the method used for construction and validation proved to be effective.
Collective Health Nursing Department at the Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Renata Ferreira
RF
Takahashi
Anna Luíza F P L
AL
Gryschek
Lúcia Yasuko
LY
Izumi Nichiata
Rúbia Aparecida
RA
Lacerda
Suely Itsuko
SI
Ciosak
Elucir
E
Gir
Maria Clara
MC
Padoveze
D000056:Accident Prevention / Q000379:methods*; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care