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Observational studyMedicine2026

Construction of a balanced scorecard-based performance evaluation indicator system for research management in key biomedical research laboratories: An observational study.

Bing Zhou, Jia Niu, Qi Wang

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Bing ZhouDepartment of Endocrinology, NHC Key Lab of Hormones and Development and Tianjin Key Lab of Metabolic Diseases, Tianjin Medical University Chu Hsien-I Memorial Hospital & Institute of Endocrinology, Tianjin, China.
Jia NiuDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
Qi WangDepartment of Preventive Healthcare, Chongqing Xinqiao Hospital, No.183, Xinqiao Zhengjie Street, Shapingba, Chongqing, China.ORCID 0009-0009-1279-0162

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Abstract

The need for robust performance evaluation frameworks in research laboratories has become increasingly critical. This study aimed to develop a comprehensive system for key biomedical research laboratories. To construct a scientifically validated and comprehensive performance evaluation indicator system for research management in key biomedical research laboratories based on the balanced scorecard framework. A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating literature review, Delphi expert consultation (n = 17), and analytic hierarchy process (AHP). The initial indicator framework was developed through systematic literature analysis and refined through 2 rounds of Delphi consultation. The AHP method was used to determine indicator weights. Consistency was assessed using Kendall coefficient of concordance (W) and consistency ratio. The final evaluation system comprises 4 primary indicators (financial, customer/service, internal process, learning and growth), 12 secondary indicators, and 28 tertiary indicators. Expert consensus was achieved with W = 0.812 (P < .001) after 2 Delphi rounds. The AHP analysis yielded weights of 0.245 for internal process, 0.232 for learning and growth, 0.278 for financial, and 0.245 for customer/service perspectives. The consistency ratio (= 0.089) indicated acceptable consistency. The developed balanced scorecard-based performance evaluation system provides a comprehensive and balanced framework for assessing research management in key medical laboratories, emphasizing strategic orientation and sustainable development.

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Biomedical ResearchLaboratoriesDelphi TechniqueHumansanalytic hierarchy processbalanced scorecardbiomedical research laboratorydelphi methodperformance evaluationresearch management

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