Identification of problems and proposals for improving outpatient emergency care in Navarre: a Delphi study

Authors

  • I. Pérez Ciordia osasunbidea
  • A. Brugos Larumbe servicio navarro de salud osasunbidea
  • F. Guillén Grima universidad publica de navarra
  • I. Aguinaga Ontoso universidad publica de navarra
  • C. Fernández Martínez de Alegria servicio navarro de salud osasunbidea

Keywords:

Delphi. Urgencias. Servicios de Salud.

Abstract

Introduction. Two years ago there were alterations to outpatient A and E departments in Navarre; in particular, a rural A and E service (Servicio de Urgencias Rural– SUR) was set up, which coexists geographically with the normal A and E service. The aim of this study is to determine the opinion of experts on problems and recommendations for improvements that affect outpatient A and E services. Methodology. A Delphi study was carried out with the participation of 37 experts (doctors and nurses). Three successive rounds of questionnaires were completed using email. The final questionnaire identified degree of agreement with the group’s ideas, and the 15 most relevant problems and recommendations were identified; those ideas that were selected achieved at least 50% agreement and their priority was above 25%. We grouped the ideas using a hierarchic cluster analysis. Results. Four cluster problems were identified; the most outstanding amongst them being “the population uses A and E for banal pathologies, just like any other consultation” with a score of 297 points. Outstanding amongst the recommendations, with 3 identified clusters, were the “need to design a strategic plan for A and E care with resources appropriate to the needs” (310 priority points) and “sending clear messages to the population on the correct use of A and E” (192 priority points). Conclusion. The Delphi method identifies problems and improvement areas through consensus.

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2012-01-10

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Pérez Ciordia I, Brugos Larumbe A, Guillén Grima F, Aguinaga Ontoso I, Fernández Martínez de Alegria C. Identification of problems and proposals for improving outpatient emergency care in Navarre: a Delphi study. An Sist Sanit Navar [Internet]. 2012 Jan. 10 [cited 2025 Dec. 21];34(3):395-407. Available from: https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/ASSN/article/view/12498

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