Development of intervention-related quality indicators for renal clinical pharmacists using a modified Delphi approach

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Abstract Objective To develop a list of renal Quality Indicator Drug therapy problems (QI-DTPs) that serve to advance renal pharmacy practice to improve patient care. Methods Eighteen (18) renal, clinical pharmacists participated in an internet-based three-round modified Delphi survey. Each of the three rounds took approximately 2 weeks to complete. Panellists rated 30-candidate renal QI-DTPs using seven selection criteria and one overall consensus criterion on a nine-point Likert scale. Consensus was reached if 75% or more of panellists assigned a score of 7–9 on the consensus criterion during the third Delphi round. Key findings All panellists completed three rounds of Delphi survey. Seventeen-candidate renal QI-DTPs met the consensus definition. Conclusions A Delphi panel of renal clinical pharmacists successfully identified 17 consensus renal QI-DTPs. Assessment and implementation of these QI-DTPs will serve to advance renal pharmacy practice and improve patient care.