What is it about?
This study develops and validates quality standards for Palestinian emergency departments using expert input through an e-Delphi survey. The goal is to enhance patient care and safety by ensuring the standards are practical, relevant, and tailored to local healthcare needs.
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Why is it important?
This study is the first to develop and validate quality standards specifically tailored to Palestinian emergency departments, addressing the unique challenges of a resource-limited healthcare system. Its focus on local context and expert consensus ensures the standards are both practical and achievable. By prioritizing patient safety and quality care, this work provides a timely framework for improving emergency services in Palestine and serves as a model for other low-resource settings worldwide.
Perspectives
From my perspective, this publication represents a significant step forward for emergency care in Palestine. My collaboration with healthcare professionals highlights how these specific quality standards can effectively address their challenges. The research not only sets benchmarks but also equips frontline staff with relevant tools, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes. I hope this initiative inspires similar efforts in other resource-limited areas, advancing equitable emergency care worldwide.
Abed Alra'oof Bani Odeh
University of Cape Town
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This page is a summary of: Validating quality standards in Palestinian emergency departments: An e-Delphi survey approach, PLOS One, January 2025, PLOS,
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0307632.
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