Journal article

Development of melanoma clinical quality indicators for the Australian melanoma clinical outcomes registry (MelCOR): A modified Delphi study

D Jobson, B Roffey, C Arnold, A Azzi, A Button-Sloan, T Dawson, P Fernandez-Penas, P Fishburn, DE Gyorki, EL Hiscutt, V Jakrot, A Lilleyman, A Lochhead, GV Long, S Mailer, G Mann, CJ McCormack, J Muir, GF Pratt, RA Scolyer Show all

Australasian Journal of Dermatology | Published : 2022

Abstract

Background: Clinical quality registries aim to identify significant variations in care and provide anonymised feedback to institutions to improve patient outcomes. Thirty-six Australian organisations with an interest in melanoma, raised funds through three consecutive Melanoma Marches, organised by Melanoma Institute Australia, to create a national Melanoma Clinical Outcomes Registry (MelCOR). This study aimed to formally develop valid clinical quality indicators for the diagnosis and early management of cutaneous melanoma as an important step in creating the registry. Methods: Potential clinical quality indicators were identified by examining the literature, including Australian and interna..

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