Construction of evaluation index system of nursing quality for cancer hospital

Objective To establish a scientific and sensitive evaluation index system of nursing quality for cancer hospital. Methods The evaluation index system of nursing quality for cancer hospital was formulated based on literature,semi-structured interviews and expert group discussion. Then, developing the evaluation index system of nursing quality for cancer hospital by two rounds of Delphi consultation. Results The experts′ authority coefficient was 0.862. The nursing quality indicators included 5 first-level indicators, 9 second-level indicators and 73 third-level indicators. The Kendall coordination coefficients of the importance of the three level indicators were 0.354, 0.217, and 0.243, The Kendall coordination coefficients of the feasibility of the three level indicators were 0.234, 0.313, and 0.339. Conclusions Scientific nature and concentration indicator system of nursing quality for cancer hospital was developed. It will be used to provide quantitative basis for the control of nursing quality in cancer hospital. Key words: Delphi technique; Cancer hospital; Nursing quality; Evaluation index system