Measuring the quality of a childhood cancer care delivery system: quality indicator development.

Objectives: A set of indicators to assess the quality of a childhood cancer system has not been identified in any jurisdiction internationally, despite the movement toward increased accountability and provision of high-quality care with limited health care resources. This study was conducted to develop a set of quality indicators (QIs) of a childhood cancer control and health care delivery system in Ontario, Canada.

Methods: A systematic review and targeted gray literature search were conducted to identify potential childhood cancer QIs.

Measuring the quality of a childhood cancer care delivery system: assessing stakeholder agreement.

Objectives: We described previously the development of a set of quality indicators (QIs) of a childhood cancer system in Ontario, Canada. The purpose of this study was to determine the acceptability of the proposed set of QIs among stakeholders of the childhood cancer system.

Methods: A modified Delphi method was used to assess stakeholder agreement on the value of the proposed QIs.