Publication Date
9-10-2022
Journal
International Journal for Quality in Health Care
DOI
10.1093/intqhc/mzac068
PMID
36047352
PMCID
PMC9463874
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
9-1-2022
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-Print
Published Open-Access
yes
Keywords
Delayed Diagnosis, Diagnostic Errors, Humans, Patient Safety, diagnostic errors, delayed diagnosis, patient safety, measurement
Abstract
Despite the high frequency of diagnostic errors, multiple barriers, including measurement, make it difficult learn from these events. This article discusses Measure Dx, a new resource from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality that translates knowledge from diagnostic safety measurement research into actionable recommendations. Measure Dx guides healthcare organizations to detect, analyze, and learn from diagnostic safety events as part of a continuous learning and feedback cycle. Wider adoption of Measure Dx, along with the implementation of solutions that result, can advance new frontiers in reducing preventable diagnostic harm to patients.