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Table 1 Quality measures (n = 13) and clinical conditions (n = 4) used in the present study.

From: Payment for performance (P4P): any future in Italy?

Clinical Conditions

Measures

Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)

1. Aspirin prescribed at discharge

 

2. Beta-blocker prescribed at discharge

 

3.Adult smoking cessation advice/counseling

 

4. LDL cholesterol assessment

 

5.Lipid lowering therapy at discharge

 

6. Inpatient mortality

Heart Failure (HF)

7.Evaluation of left ventricular systolic (LVS) function (LVF Assessment)

 

8. ACEI or ARB for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD)

 

9. Adult smoking cessation advice/counseling

Ischemic Stroke

10. Thrombolytic therapy administered

 

11. Discharged on cholesterol reducing medication

 

12. Smoking cessation advice/counseling

Hip and Knee Replacement

13.Recommended Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis Ordered