ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and perceptions of physicians working in clinics, which are indicators in the Clinical Quality Guidelines, about clinical quality indicators. Material and Methods: The study was carried out with the participation of physicians whose indication in the Clinical Quality Guidelines and who agreed to fill out the questionnaire and the sample size was 103. Data were collected through “Clinical Quality Knowledge and Perception Level”. The data were analyzed with the SPSS 25 program. The Cronbach alpha value of the research questionnaire was found to be 0.97. Results: 72.5% of the participants were male (n=75), 27.2%(n=28) were female. 69.41% of the participants agreed that it affects international institutional recognition and reliability the most, and the least they agree with is the statement of volunteering in the Clinical Quality Improvement Committee with 25.24%. Conclusion: In order to raise the level of knowledge of physicians on clinical quality to the desired level, training on a regional and institutional basis should be increased. It is necessary to carry out studies such as evidence-based medicine practices, adding up-to-date clinical guidelines to resident training, and determining the performance pay coefficient by making performance evaluations on the basis of branch and physician.