Pinto, J.Sá, L.Amaral, A.2025-06-162025-06-162024-030966-6532http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/53670Aim: To establish consensus on the most appropriate quality indicators for evaluating the quality of Ambulatory Surgery (AS) in Portugal. Methods: Data were collected using a modified e-Delphi technique in two rounds.A total of 58 potential quality indicators in AS were assessed by 27 experts. Results: In the first round consensus was found for accepting 44 indicators.The data analysis that took place in the second round revealed consensus for including 10 more quality indicators. Conclusion: The quality indicators in AS used in Portugal are in line with the literature recommendations, but they only reflect some aspects of the quality process.engAmbulatory surgeryClinical governanceDelphi techniqueQuality indicators health careresearch article105007056282