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Research
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Low level of evidence. For example, results of individual case studies
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High level of evidence. For example systematic reviews, or adoption by regional or national health bodies
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Accuracy
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The indicator only measures a small part of the standards, or is not sufficiently or independently verified
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The indicator measures whether the accreditation intervention has been implemented or the service provided in accordance with the standard
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Proximity
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Multiple steps or processes between the indicator measurement and accreditation standard make it difficult to link the indicator with the effects of accreditation
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Close temporal or process links exist between accreditation surveys and the indicator measurement
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No adverse effects
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Measurement or publication of results gives incentives for gaming or misallocation of resources
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Indicator measurement or publication does not give rise to unintended adverse effects or consequences
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Specificity
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Multiple and recent policy initiatives covering the same topic as the accreditation standard under discussion
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Accreditation is the main policy implementation tool
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