title: Is There a Need for Performance Measures for Cochlear Implant Centers?
abstract: Performance measures (PMs), or quality indicators, are metrics based on objective data that allow one to assess whether a system achieves a prespecified goal. Given the relatively high level of resource utilization and potential morbidity associated with cochlear implantation (CI), PMs could be used to evaluate quality of care provided by implant centers and, ultimately, optimize care delivery. This article discusses PMs currently in use, how PMs are developed, potential downsides of using PMs, and various examples of PMs that could be used in CI centers.
authors: Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA vilap@ent.wustl.edu.
authors: Peter M
authors: PM
authors: Vila
authors: Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
authors: Timothy E
authors: TE
authors: Hullar
authors: Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA.
authors: Craig A
authors: CA
authors: Buchman
authors: Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA.
authors: Judith E C
authors: JE
authors: Lieu
mesh_terms: D019929:Cochlear Implantation / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care; D011787:Quality of Health Care
keywords: cochlear implants; delivery of health care; health care; hearing loss; performance measures; quality indicators