Using Delphi method in the development of a modern prostate cancer care quality indicators

Background. Further improvement of the internal quality assurance clinical practice is critical to achieve goals and objectives Federal project entitled “Battle with cancer”, which aimed at reduction in cancer mortality by 2024 185 cases per 100,000 population. Prostate (PCa) third leading cause among men Russia. For selection indicators (QIs) for assessment oncological care, including treatment PCa, modified Delphi method widely used. Aim. Identification examples actively used modifications technique most relevant QIs designed control active surveillance patients low-risk PCa care metastatic PCa. Materials methods. The literature search was performed using following thematic queries PubMed: “Delphi method/technique”, “quality indicators”, “cancer care”, “prostate “tumors”, etc. time horizon extended 2021–2022. modern publications devoted applications methodology were identified. Results. scientific describes detail how adapt choose 20 (the draft version) 23 use resulted certain consensus experts better understanding care. Conclusion. a valid tool analyzing points view specialists reaching on considered options solving complex problems. With consistent oncourological practice, updating guidelines it feasible revise improve list key