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Table 1 Measurement domains and subdomains used to systematize QM

From: Global core indicators for measuring WHO’s paediatric quality-of-care standards in health facilities: development and expert consensus

Measurement domains (MD)

Measurement sub-domains (MSD)

MD-1: Evidence-based (EB) practices for routine care of children and management of illness (Standard 1)

MSD-1: Inputs (clinical-content specific)

MSD-2: Adherence to EB practices, and elimination of non-EB, harmful practices

MSD-3: Care outcomes

MD-2: Cross-cutting supporting facility level health systems (Standard 2, 3, 7 and 8)

MSD-4: Actionable information systems (Standard 2)

MSD-5: Functioning referral (Standard 3)

MSD-6: Human resources (Standard 7)

MSD-7: Physical resources (Standard 8)

MD-3: Child and family-centered practices/experience of care (Standard 4, 5 and 6)

MSD-8: Effective communication and meaningful participation (Standard 4)

MSD-9: Respect, protection, and fulfilment of child rights (Standard 5)

MSD-10: Emotional and psychological support (Standard 6)