Table 3 Proposed key performance indicators (KPIs) during the measurement year post-index exacerbation
KPI | Measure target |
|---|---|
Percentage of adult patients and adolescent patients with acute asthma exacerbation discharged with an Anti-Inflammatory Reliever (AIR), either ICS-SABA or ICS-formoterol during the measurement year. | 50% or higher of the total discharged patients. |
Percentage reduction in asthma exacerbations requiring emergency department visits during the measurement year. | Higher is better |
Percentage reduction in average use of short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) reliever in post- discharge patients during the measurement year. | 40% or higher of the total discharged patients. |