Event: Healthcare Systems Ergonomics and Patient Safety 2008
25th to 28th June 2008, Strasbourg
The first HEPS conference aimed at creating bridges among different disciplines (medicine and surgery, information technology, occupational psychology, clinical engineering and architecture, human factors and ergonomics) in order to share a strong interest in the promotion of human factors and ergonomics in healthcare and patient safety. Click here to find out more.
Event: Web 2.0 and beyond: applying social and collaborative tools to business problems
5th - 6th March 2008 in London
The web today is no longer static and largely advertorial, but dynamic, interactive and more useful. Sharing ideas and information in a light, flexible framework enables dynamic collaboration between individuals and teams, and it is this "usefulness" to the business that this conference explores. Social tools are changing the way we do business: Kevin Roberts, worldwide CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi, recently claimed that tomorrow’s innovators will be “creative connectors”. FaceBook is no longer just for individuals outside of work, but is arguably becoming the site of choice for making inter- and intra-organisational connections; major law firms encourage their employees to blog; wikis are often far more powerful and useful than standard resources and have replaced intranets in many instances as invaluable sources of information and communication throughout the enterprise. RSS Feeds, Instant Messaging, tools for tagging, photo-sharing and social sites make communications easier and more effective and all can deliver greater involvement and transparency. Originators become real, human and influential, and for the new generation of techno-savvy professionals, the opportunities and applications are unbounded. For more information, and to book a place at either event, click here.
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
Transformational Change
Leading change: why transformation efforts fail
JP Kotter
Harvard Business Review ClassicCompanies often cope with new, more challenging environments by making fundamental changes in the way they do business. This paper describes eight steps which can ensure successful change.
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JP Kotter
Harvard Business Review ClassicCompanies often cope with new, more challenging environments by making fundamental changes in the way they do business. This paper describes eight steps which can ensure successful change.
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Change Management
Implementing change in primary care practices using electronic medical records: a conceptual framework
LS Nemeth, C Feifer, GW Stuart, SM Ornstein
Implementation Science, 2008, 3:3
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LS Nemeth, C Feifer, GW Stuart, SM Ornstein
Implementation Science, 2008, 3:3
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Human Resources
Building the emotional intelligence of groups
VU Druskat, SB Wolff
The management world knows by now that to be effective in the workplace, an individual needs high emotional intelligence. What isn't so well understood is that teams need it, too. Citing such companies as IDEO, Hewlett-Packard, and the Hay Group, the authors show that high emotional intelligence is at the heart of effective teams.
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VU Druskat, SB Wolff
The management world knows by now that to be effective in the workplace, an individual needs high emotional intelligence. What isn't so well understood is that teams need it, too. Citing such companies as IDEO, Hewlett-Packard, and the Hay Group, the authors show that high emotional intelligence is at the heart of effective teams.
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Commissioning
Commissioning framework for health and well-being: response to consultation
The commissioning framework for health and well-being sets out the eight steps that health and social care should take in partnership to commission more effectively. The document summarizing responses to a consultation on the framework is available now. Click here to view all the documents concerned.
The commissioning framework for health and well-being sets out the eight steps that health and social care should take in partnership to commission more effectively. The document summarizing responses to a consultation on the framework is available now. Click here to view all the documents concerned.
Communication
Public reporting on the quality of healthcare: emerging evidence on promising practices
This report has been published by the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation. The purpose of the paper is to describe what is known about the design and evaluation of public reporting initiatives to indentify how countries, particularly Canada, can make the best use of public reports on healthcare. Click here to read the report.
Can teaching agenda-setting skills to physicians improve clinical interaction quality? A controlled intervention
HP Rodriguez, MP Anastario, RM Frankel, WH Rogers, T von Glahn, DG Safran
BMC Medical Education, 2008, 8:3
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What can we say about the impact of public reporting? Inconsistent execution yields variable results
JH Hibbard
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2008, 148(2), pp160-161
This report has been published by the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation. The purpose of the paper is to describe what is known about the design and evaluation of public reporting initiatives to indentify how countries, particularly Canada, can make the best use of public reports on healthcare. Click here to read the report.
Can teaching agenda-setting skills to physicians improve clinical interaction quality? A controlled intervention
HP Rodriguez, MP Anastario, RM Frankel, WH Rogers, T von Glahn, DG Safran
BMC Medical Education, 2008, 8:3
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What can we say about the impact of public reporting? Inconsistent execution yields variable results
JH Hibbard
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2008, 148(2), pp160-161
Leadership
Discovering your authentic leadership
B George, P Sims, AN McLean, D Mayer
How do you become an authentic leader? A new study shows that you do not have to be born one. You can learn to be authentic by understanding your life story and by developing self-awareness.
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What makes a leader?
D Goleman
Harvard Business Review Classic
Although a certain degree of analytical and technical skill is a minimum requirement for success, studies indicate that emotional intelligence may be the key attribute that distinguishes outstanding performers from those who are merely adequate.
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What leaders really do
J Kotter
Harvard Business Review Classic
Leadership is different from management, but not for the reasons most people think. Leadership isn't mystical and mysterious. It has nothing to do with having charisma or other special personality traits. Nor is leadership necessarily better than management or a replacement for it. Rather, leadership and management are two distinctive and complementary systems of action, argues John Kotter in this article, first published in 1990.
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B George, P Sims, AN McLean, D Mayer
How do you become an authentic leader? A new study shows that you do not have to be born one. You can learn to be authentic by understanding your life story and by developing self-awareness.
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What makes a leader?
D Goleman
Harvard Business Review Classic
Although a certain degree of analytical and technical skill is a minimum requirement for success, studies indicate that emotional intelligence may be the key attribute that distinguishes outstanding performers from those who are merely adequate.
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What leaders really do
J Kotter
Harvard Business Review Classic
Leadership is different from management, but not for the reasons most people think. Leadership isn't mystical and mysterious. It has nothing to do with having charisma or other special personality traits. Nor is leadership necessarily better than management or a replacement for it. Rather, leadership and management are two distinctive and complementary systems of action, argues John Kotter in this article, first published in 1990.
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Management
Building your company’s vision
JC Collins, JI Porras
Companies that enjoy enduring success have a core purpose and core values that remain fixed while their strategies and practices endlessly adapt to a changing world. The rare ability to balance continuity and change - requiring a consciously practiced discipline - is closely linked to the ability to develop a vision.
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“Management tip of the day” - Harvard Business Review
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JC Collins, JI Porras
Companies that enjoy enduring success have a core purpose and core values that remain fixed while their strategies and practices endlessly adapt to a changing world. The rare ability to balance continuity and change - requiring a consciously practiced discipline - is closely linked to the ability to develop a vision.
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Research
Opinions on registering trial details: a survey of academic researchers
M Scherer, S Trelle
BMC Health Services Research, 2008, 8:18
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CONSORT for Reporting Randomized Controlled Trials in Journal and Conference Abstracts: Explanation and Elaboration
S Hopewell, M Clarke, D Moher, E Wager, P Middleton, DG Altman, KF Schulz, the CONSORT Group
The authors extend the CONSORT Statement to develop a minimum list of essential items to consider when reporting the results of a randomized trial in any journal or conference abstract.
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M Scherer, S Trelle
BMC Health Services Research, 2008, 8:18
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CONSORT for Reporting Randomized Controlled Trials in Journal and Conference Abstracts: Explanation and Elaboration
S Hopewell, M Clarke, D Moher, E Wager, P Middleton, DG Altman, KF Schulz, the CONSORT Group
The authors extend the CONSORT Statement to develop a minimum list of essential items to consider when reporting the results of a randomized trial in any journal or conference abstract.
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Health Informatics
LISA - The Local Health Community IM&T Self Assessment Tool
NHS Connecting for Health’s Capacity and Capability Team has a developed a self assessment tool to help PCT and Local Health Community (LHC) Boards get the most benefit from IM&T-enabled change. The LHC IM&T Self Assessment (LISA) Tool helps organisations assess their capability to deliver service transformation across the local community and secure benefits from the Local Programme for Information Technology. Click here for more.
BMJ blogs
The British Medical Journal has launched a range of blogs providing, career advice, clinical updates and support for evidence based practice. Some of the blogs available include:
NHS Connecting for Health’s Capacity and Capability Team has a developed a self assessment tool to help PCT and Local Health Community (LHC) Boards get the most benefit from IM&T-enabled change. The LHC IM&T Self Assessment (LISA) Tool helps organisations assess their capability to deliver service transformation across the local community and secure benefits from the Local Programme for Information Technology. Click here for more.
BMJ blogs
The British Medical Journal has launched a range of blogs providing, career advice, clinical updates and support for evidence based practice. Some of the blogs available include:
- Archives of Disease in Childhood Archimedes
Submit your summaries of the best evidence in paediatrics to help to guide practice - Archives of Disease in Childhood Précis
A brief digest of all the articles in each month’s issue. - Junior doctors’ blogs
Junior doctors blog about their careers. - BMJ editors’ at large
Regular comments and feedback from the editorial team that bring you the BMJ each week. - Richard Lehman’s weekly review of journals
The weekly round up and comment on the key articles in the world’s leading medical journals.
Click here to see a complete list of blogs available from the BMJ. At the bottom of each screen there are RSS feeds available for each blog, for the entries and for the comments. For more information on RSS, click here.
Lessons Learned
Priority setting in health care: Lessons from the experiences of eight countries
LM Sabik, RK Lie
International Journal for Equity in Health, 2008, 7:4
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LM Sabik, RK Lie
International Journal for Equity in Health, 2008, 7:4
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Education
Drivers for change in primary care of diabetes following a protected learning time educational event: interview study of practitioners
AN Siriwardena, JB Middlemass, K Ward, C Wilkinson
BMC Medical Education, 2008, 8:4
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Organisational learning, knowledge, and capacity: a systematic literature review for policy-makers, managers and academics – executive summary
This report summarises findings from a systematic literature review on how learning takes place between organizations and how institutional learning and knowledge transfer can be fostered. Based on existing academic and policy literature, the summary outlines key implications for policy and practice, and the Beacon Scheme in particular. Although it is geared to local government, the content can be applied to healthcare organizations. Click here to read the document.
AN Siriwardena, JB Middlemass, K Ward, C Wilkinson
BMC Medical Education, 2008, 8:4
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Organisational learning, knowledge, and capacity: a systematic literature review for policy-makers, managers and academics – executive summary
This report summarises findings from a systematic literature review on how learning takes place between organizations and how institutional learning and knowledge transfer can be fostered. Based on existing academic and policy literature, the summary outlines key implications for policy and practice, and the Beacon Scheme in particular. Although it is geared to local government, the content can be applied to healthcare organizations. Click here to read the document.
Knowledge Improvement
Programmes to Attain Healthy Weights for Overweight/Obese Children and Young People
The Social Science Research Unit is conducting a mapping exercise on behalf of the Cross Governmental Obesity Unit, based in the Department of Health, to identify and describe UK-based programmes targeted at overweight or obese children and young people. They want to get a full and comprehensive picture of activity throughout the UK. One of the key issues they are interested in is what evidence was used to inform the development of each programme. If you know about or are involved with any such programmes, please complete this short survey, which will take just a few minutes. Please click on the link below to start the survey. The survey asks about any programmes you know about (past and current), and also about any mapping/scoping exercises you are aware of (similar to this one). They would also be grateful to receive any documents or web-links about the programmes. The products of this project will include a database containing details obesity reduction programmes targeting children and young people.
The Improvement Network
This network is primarily within the East Midlands Health Area, but the current awareness services delivered by this site, are available to all. TIN is for anyone, and everyone, with an interest in improving healthcare services for the benefit of patients, service users and carers. Click here for more.
Mapping as a knowledge translation tool for Ontario Early Years Centres: views from data analysts and managers
A Kothari, M Driedger, J Bickford, J Morrison, M Sawada, I Graham, E Crighton
Implementation Science, 2008, 3:4
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The Social Science Research Unit is conducting a mapping exercise on behalf of the Cross Governmental Obesity Unit, based in the Department of Health, to identify and describe UK-based programmes targeted at overweight or obese children and young people. They want to get a full and comprehensive picture of activity throughout the UK. One of the key issues they are interested in is what evidence was used to inform the development of each programme. If you know about or are involved with any such programmes, please complete this short survey, which will take just a few minutes. Please click on the link below to start the survey. The survey asks about any programmes you know about (past and current), and also about any mapping/scoping exercises you are aware of (similar to this one). They would also be grateful to receive any documents or web-links about the programmes. The products of this project will include a database containing details obesity reduction programmes targeting children and young people.
The Improvement Network
This network is primarily within the East Midlands Health Area, but the current awareness services delivered by this site, are available to all. TIN is for anyone, and everyone, with an interest in improving healthcare services for the benefit of patients, service users and carers. Click here for more.
Mapping as a knowledge translation tool for Ontario Early Years Centres: views from data analysts and managers
A Kothari, M Driedger, J Bickford, J Morrison, M Sawada, I Graham, E Crighton
Implementation Science, 2008, 3:4
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Quality Measurement
Assessing quality of care: knowledge matters
ES Holmboe, R Lipner; A Greiner
Journal of the American Medical Association, 2008, 299(3), pp338-340
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ES Holmboe, R Lipner; A Greiner
Journal of the American Medical Association, 2008, 299(3), pp338-340
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Quality Improvement
Systematic review: the evidence that publishing patient care performance data improves quality of care
CH Fung, L Yee-Wei, M Soeren, C Damberg, PG Shekelle
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2008;148(2), pp 111-123
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CH Fung, L Yee-Wei, M Soeren, C Damberg, PG Shekelle
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2008;148(2), pp 111-123
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Decision Making
Improving decision-making in caring for people with epilepsy and intellectual disability: an action research project
D Vallenga, MHF Grypdonck, FIY Tan, BHGM Lendemeijer, PAJM Boon
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2008, 61(3), pp261-272
Professional centred shared decision making: patient decision aids in practice in primary care
D Burges Watson, RG Thomson, MJ Murtagh
BMC Health Services Research, 2008, 8:5
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D Vallenga, MHF Grypdonck, FIY Tan, BHGM Lendemeijer, PAJM Boon
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2008, 61(3), pp261-272
Professional centred shared decision making: patient decision aids in practice in primary care
D Burges Watson, RG Thomson, MJ Murtagh
BMC Health Services Research, 2008, 8:5
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Patient Safety
Reporting medical errors to improve patient safety: a survey of physicians in teaching hospitals
LC Kaldjian, EW Jones; BJ Wu, VL Forman-Hoffman, BH Levi, GE Rosenthal
Archives of Internal Medicine, 2008, 168(1), pp40-46
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LC Kaldjian, EW Jones; BJ Wu, VL Forman-Hoffman, BH Levi, GE Rosenthal
Archives of Internal Medicine, 2008, 168(1), pp40-46
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Evidence Based Practice
Advancing evidence-based practice: a primer
This article provides a brief guide to moving evidence-based practice forward, highlighting barriers, and identifying key resources. Click here to read the full text.
Evidence-based interventions to improve the palliative care of pain, dyspnea, and depression at the end of life: A clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians
A Qaseem, V Snow, P Shekelle, DE Casey, Jr, J Thomas Cross, Jr. DK Owens for the Clinical Efficacy Assessment Subcommittee of the American College of Physicians
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2008, 148(2), pp141-146
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Evidence for improving palliative care at the end of life: a systematic review
KA Lorenz, J Lynn, SM Dy, LR Shugarman, A Wilkinson, RA Mularski, SC Morton, RG Hughes, LK Hilton, M Maglione, SL Rhodes, C Rolon, VC Sun, PG Shekelle
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2008, 148(2), pp147-159
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This article provides a brief guide to moving evidence-based practice forward, highlighting barriers, and identifying key resources. Click here to read the full text.
Evidence-based interventions to improve the palliative care of pain, dyspnea, and depression at the end of life: A clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians
A Qaseem, V Snow, P Shekelle, DE Casey, Jr, J Thomas Cross, Jr. DK Owens for the Clinical Efficacy Assessment Subcommittee of the American College of Physicians
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2008, 148(2), pp141-146
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Evidence for improving palliative care at the end of life: a systematic review
KA Lorenz, J Lynn, SM Dy, LR Shugarman, A Wilkinson, RA Mularski, SC Morton, RG Hughes, LK Hilton, M Maglione, SL Rhodes, C Rolon, VC Sun, PG Shekelle
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2008, 148(2), pp147-159
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Service Improvement
Unmeasured improvement work: the lack of routinely collected, service-related data in NHS endoscopy units in England involved in "modernisation"
K Thorne, HA Hutchings, G Elwyn
BMC Health Services Research, 2008, 8:20
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Effect of knowledge management systems on operating performance: an empirical study of hi-tech companies using the balanced scorecard approach
PL Liu, CH Tsai
International Journal of Management, 2007, 24(4), pp734-743
Does having more physicians lead to better health system performance?
DC Goodman, K Grumbach
Journal of the American Medical Association, 2008, 299(3), pp335-337
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Developing the content of two behavioural interventions. Using theory-based interventions to promote GP management of upper respiratory tract infection without prescribing antibiotics
S Hrisos, M Eccles, M Johnston, J Francis, EF Kaner, N Steen, J Grimshaw
BMC Health Services Research, 2008, 8(11)
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An intervention modelling experiment to change GPs’ intentions to implement evidence-based practice: using theory-based interventions to promote GP management of upper respiratory tract infection without prescribing antibiotics
S Hrisos, M Eccles, M Johnston, J Francis, EF Kaner, N Steen, J Grimshaw
BMC Health Services Research, 2008, 8(10)
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Improving patient adherence to lifestyle advice (IMPALA): a cluster-randomised controlled trial on the implementation of a nurse-led intervention for cardiovascular risk management in primary care. Protocol
MS Koelewijn-van Loon, RGB van Steenkiste, M Wensing, HE Stoffers, G Elwyn, R Grol, T van der Weijden
BMC Health Services Research, 2008, 8:9
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K Thorne, HA Hutchings, G Elwyn
BMC Health Services Research, 2008, 8:20
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Effect of knowledge management systems on operating performance: an empirical study of hi-tech companies using the balanced scorecard approach
PL Liu, CH Tsai
International Journal of Management, 2007, 24(4), pp734-743
Does having more physicians lead to better health system performance?
DC Goodman, K Grumbach
Journal of the American Medical Association, 2008, 299(3), pp335-337
View extract
Developing the content of two behavioural interventions. Using theory-based interventions to promote GP management of upper respiratory tract infection without prescribing antibiotics
S Hrisos, M Eccles, M Johnston, J Francis, EF Kaner, N Steen, J Grimshaw
BMC Health Services Research, 2008, 8(11)
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An intervention modelling experiment to change GPs’ intentions to implement evidence-based practice: using theory-based interventions to promote GP management of upper respiratory tract infection without prescribing antibiotics
S Hrisos, M Eccles, M Johnston, J Francis, EF Kaner, N Steen, J Grimshaw
BMC Health Services Research, 2008, 8(10)
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Improving patient adherence to lifestyle advice (IMPALA): a cluster-randomised controlled trial on the implementation of a nurse-led intervention for cardiovascular risk management in primary care. Protocol
MS Koelewijn-van Loon, RGB van Steenkiste, M Wensing, HE Stoffers, G Elwyn, R Grol, T van der Weijden
BMC Health Services Research, 2008, 8:9
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Monday, 21 January 2008
Process
Improving rapid response systems: progress, issues, and future directions
J Ovretveit, JA Suffoletto
Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, 2007, 33(8), pp512-519
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J Ovretveit, JA Suffoletto
Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, 2007, 33(8), pp512-519
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Decision Making
Do economic evaluations have a role in decision-making in Medicine Management Committees? A qualitative study
LC Chen, DM Ashcroft, RA Elliott
Pharmacy World & Science, 2007, 29(6), pp661-670
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LC Chen, DM Ashcroft, RA Elliott
Pharmacy World & Science, 2007, 29(6), pp661-670
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Friday, 18 January 2008
Events
Event: International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care
22-25 April, 2008, Paris, France
Registration is now open for the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care. By registering early to attend the standard three days, you will receive over £70 off your delegate fee. This event is for those dedicated to improving quality and safety in health care. The focus is on practical, take-home ideas, delivered in the form of keynote plenary sessions, mini-courses and 90 minute sessions, poster presentations, opportunities to meet the authors, and informal “show and tell” sessions. There are over 70 sessions to attend, led by world renowned speakers and highlighting several world class improvement and safety projects. To view the full program and to register online, click here.
22-25 April, 2008, Paris, France
Registration is now open for the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Health Care. By registering early to attend the standard three days, you will receive over £70 off your delegate fee. This event is for those dedicated to improving quality and safety in health care. The focus is on practical, take-home ideas, delivered in the form of keynote plenary sessions, mini-courses and 90 minute sessions, poster presentations, opportunities to meet the authors, and informal “show and tell” sessions. There are over 70 sessions to attend, led by world renowned speakers and highlighting several world class improvement and safety projects. To view the full program and to register online, click here.
Innovation
The quest for new innovative care delivery models
B Kimball, D Cherner, J Joynt, E O’Neil
Journal of Nursing Administration, 2007, 37(9), pp392-398
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B Kimball, D Cherner, J Joynt, E O’Neil
Journal of Nursing Administration, 2007, 37(9), pp392-398
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Education
Organisational learning, knowledge and capacity: a systematic review for policy-makers, managers and academics
This report presents the findings from a systematic literature review on how learning takes place between organizations and how institutional learning and knowledge transfer can be fostered. Based on existing academic and policy literature, the summary outlines key implications for policy and practice, and the Beacon Scheme in particular. Although it is geared to local government, the content can be applied to healthcare organizations. Click here to read the document.
Focus on performance: the 21st century revolution in medical education
F Davidoff
Mens Sana Monographs, 2007, December
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This report presents the findings from a systematic literature review on how learning takes place between organizations and how institutional learning and knowledge transfer can be fostered. Based on existing academic and policy literature, the summary outlines key implications for policy and practice, and the Beacon Scheme in particular. Although it is geared to local government, the content can be applied to healthcare organizations. Click here to read the document.
Focus on performance: the 21st century revolution in medical education
F Davidoff
Mens Sana Monographs, 2007, December
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Knowledge Improvement
Telesurgery: remote knowledge translation in clinical surgery
M Anvari
World Journal of Surgery, 2007, 31(8), pp1545-1550
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M Anvari
World Journal of Surgery, 2007, 31(8), pp1545-1550
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Quality Measurement
NQC National TA webconference: making the business case for quality in health care
These materials from a webconference call hosted by the National Quality Center on 13th December 2007, present an overview of the general health care environment for making the business case for quality and lessons learned from health care transformation. The session also provided lessons learned from the field and strategies that can be used to drive the business case for quality. Click here for more.
These materials from a webconference call hosted by the National Quality Center on 13th December 2007, present an overview of the general health care environment for making the business case for quality and lessons learned from health care transformation. The session also provided lessons learned from the field and strategies that can be used to drive the business case for quality. Click here for more.
Patient Safety
Quality and patient safety on the radio
XM Radio’s ReachMD, a 24/7 news and talk channel for the medical community, has tapped into the thinking and activity of the quality improvement movement for a series that airs throughout the month of December 2007. Institute of Healthcare Improvement experts and leaders are featured in each broadcast segment.
Download the podcasts by following the links below:
· Variability Theory: Making Health Care Work
· A Philosophy for Excellence in Health Care
· Improving Health Care Quality: Investment Returns
· Safety in the Health Care System
· IHI’s 5 Million Lives Campaign
· Partnership for Health Care Excellence
· The Physician as a Leader in the Medical Community
· Delivering Operational Excellence
Patients and families: powerful new partners for health care and for caregivers
J Conway
Healthcare Executive, 2008, 23(1), pp60-62
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National Harm Study Pilot
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has embarked on a pilot study to measure hospital adverse event (“harm”) rates using the IHI Global Trigger Tool that will provide a foundation for future research to:
Develop and deploy a standardized record review methodology for measuring harm due to medical care in hospitalized patients, and
Estimate and track the level of harm in the US over time, by applying this record review methodology in a representative sample of US hospitals.
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Protecting patients from harm: listen up, MRSA, the bug stops here
L Yamamoto, M Marten
Nursing, 2007, 37(12), pp50-55
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Transforming hospitals: designing for safety and quality
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, September 2007
This report describes how evidence-based design elements can help hospitals reduce costly and avoidable incidents of patient harm.
View report
XM Radio’s ReachMD, a 24/7 news and talk channel for the medical community, has tapped into the thinking and activity of the quality improvement movement for a series that airs throughout the month of December 2007. Institute of Healthcare Improvement experts and leaders are featured in each broadcast segment.
Download the podcasts by following the links below:
· Variability Theory: Making Health Care Work
· A Philosophy for Excellence in Health Care
· Improving Health Care Quality: Investment Returns
· Safety in the Health Care System
· IHI’s 5 Million Lives Campaign
· Partnership for Health Care Excellence
· The Physician as a Leader in the Medical Community
· Delivering Operational Excellence
Patients and families: powerful new partners for health care and for caregivers
J Conway
Healthcare Executive, 2008, 23(1), pp60-62
View full text
National Harm Study Pilot
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has embarked on a pilot study to measure hospital adverse event (“harm”) rates using the IHI Global Trigger Tool that will provide a foundation for future research to:
Develop and deploy a standardized record review methodology for measuring harm due to medical care in hospitalized patients, and
Estimate and track the level of harm in the US over time, by applying this record review methodology in a representative sample of US hospitals.
View full text
Protecting patients from harm: listen up, MRSA, the bug stops here
L Yamamoto, M Marten
Nursing, 2007, 37(12), pp50-55
View full text
Transforming hospitals: designing for safety and quality
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, September 2007
This report describes how evidence-based design elements can help hospitals reduce costly and avoidable incidents of patient harm.
View report
Service Improvement
A guide to service improvement: measurement, analysis, techniques and solutions – tools and techniques for the delivery of modern health care
This guide to service improvement is a simple document, which introduces the tools and techniques for improvement that are fundamental to getting to grips with the challenges of delivering improved patient access. Click here to read more.
This guide to service improvement is a simple document, which introduces the tools and techniques for improvement that are fundamental to getting to grips with the challenges of delivering improved patient access. Click here to read more.
Thursday, 17 January 2008
Quality Improvement
NQC technical assistance webconference: quality management 101 and HRSA expectations for quality management
These materials from a webconference call hosted by the National Quality Center on 10th January 2008, present an introduction to key quality improvement principles and models as well as HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) expectations on quality improvement and an overview of the new HAB measures. Not everything will be relevant, but there are some useful documents including a 9-step quality management manual and a Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Worksheet. Click here for more.
These materials from a webconference call hosted by the National Quality Center on 10th January 2008, present an introduction to key quality improvement principles and models as well as HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB) expectations on quality improvement and an overview of the new HAB measures. Not everything will be relevant, but there are some useful documents including a 9-step quality management manual and a Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Worksheet. Click here for more.
Education
Organisational learning, knowledge, and capacity: a systematic literature review for policy-makers, managers and academics – executive summary
This report summarises findings from a systematic literature review on how learning takes place between organizations and how institutional learning and knowledge transfer can be fostered. Based on existing academic and policy literature, the summary outlines key implications for policy and practice, and the Beacon Scheme in particular. Although it is geared to local government, the content can be applied to healthcare organizations. Click here to read the document.
This report summarises findings from a systematic literature review on how learning takes place between organizations and how institutional learning and knowledge transfer can be fostered. Based on existing academic and policy literature, the summary outlines key implications for policy and practice, and the Beacon Scheme in particular. Although it is geared to local government, the content can be applied to healthcare organizations. Click here to read the document.
Commissioning
Commissioning framework for health and well-being: response to consultation
The commissioning framework for health and well-being sets out the eight steps that health and social care should take in partnership to commission more effectively. The document summarizing responses to a consultation on the framework is available now. Click here to view all the documents concerned.
The commissioning framework for health and well-being sets out the eight steps that health and social care should take in partnership to commission more effectively. The document summarizing responses to a consultation on the framework is available now. Click here to view all the documents concerned.
Monday, 14 January 2008
Innovation
The quest for new innovative care delivery models
B Kimball, D Cherner, J Joynt, E O’Neill
Journal of Nursing Administration, 2007, 37(9), pp392-398
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B Kimball, D Cherner, J Joynt, E O’Neill
Journal of Nursing Administration, 2007, 37(9), pp392-398
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Education
The support of employers in the system of workplace learning recognition
DG Omerzel, K Fister, NT Sirca
International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 2008, 5(1), pp38-50
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DG Omerzel, K Fister, NT Sirca
International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 2008, 5(1), pp38-50
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Patient Safety
On the trail of quality and safety in health care
R Grol, DM Berwick, M Wensing
British Medical Journal, 2008, 336(7635), pp74-76
Initiatives to improve patient care have had only limited success. This paper calls for steps to encourage a new generation of researchers to investigate how to speed up progress.
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R Grol, DM Berwick, M Wensing
British Medical Journal, 2008, 336(7635), pp74-76
Initiatives to improve patient care have had only limited success. This paper calls for steps to encourage a new generation of researchers to investigate how to speed up progress.
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Performance Improvement
Achieving a high performance health care system with universal access: what the United States can learn from other countries
American College of Physicians
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2008, 148(1), pp55-75
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Annals of Internal Medicine, 2008, 148(1), pp55-75
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Service Improvement
Improving population health: the uses of systematic reviews
Melissa Sweet, Ray Moynihan
Milbank Memorial Fund, produced in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
December 2007
This report describes the methods, applications, and value for policymakers of systematic reviews that evaluate interventions intended to improve population health. These reviews are the best available scientific guidance for choosing among alternative policies. Click here to read the full text.
Melissa Sweet, Ray Moynihan
Milbank Memorial Fund, produced in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
December 2007
This report describes the methods, applications, and value for policymakers of systematic reviews that evaluate interventions intended to improve population health. These reviews are the best available scientific guidance for choosing among alternative policies. Click here to read the full text.
Tuesday, 8 January 2008
Evidence Based Practice
Evaluating the successful implementation of evidence into practice using the PARIHS framework: theortetical and practical challenges
AL Kitson, J Rycroft-Malone, G Harvey, B McCormack, K Seers, A Titchen
Implementation Science, 2008, 3(1)
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AL Kitson, J Rycroft-Malone, G Harvey, B McCormack, K Seers, A Titchen
Implementation Science, 2008, 3(1)
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Decision-Making
Advanced theories, models and measurement for an interprofessional approach to shared decision making in primary care: a study protocol
L Legare, D Stacey, ID Graham, G Elwyn, P Pluye, MP Gagnon, D Frosch, MB Harrison, J Kryworuchko, S Pouliot, S Desroches
BMC Health Services Research, 2008, 8(2)
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L Legare, D Stacey, ID Graham, G Elwyn, P Pluye, MP Gagnon, D Frosch, MB Harrison, J Kryworuchko, S Pouliot, S Desroches
BMC Health Services Research, 2008, 8(2)
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Monday, 7 January 2008
Process
Sticky knowledge: a model for investigating implementation in healthcare contexts
G Elwyn, M Taubert, J Kowalczuk
Implementation Science, 2007, 2: 44
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G Elwyn, M Taubert, J Kowalczuk
Implementation Science, 2007, 2: 44
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Commissioning
Practice-based commissioning: budget setting refinements and clarification of health funding flexibilities, incentive schemes and governance
Department of Health, 2007
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Department of Health, 2007
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Management
Evidence-based management as a tool for special libraries
B Fisher, D Robertson
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2007, 2(4), pp36-35
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B Fisher, D Robertson
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2007, 2(4), pp36-35
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Research
The EQUATOR Network – a new web resource for good reporting of health research
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2007, 2(4), pp116-117
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The EQUATOR network and website
D Richards
Evidence Based Dentistry, 2007, 8(4), pp117
External validation of a measurement tool to assess systematic reviews (AMSTAR)
BJ Shea, LM Bouter, J Peterson, M Boers, N Andersson, Z Ortiz, T Ramsay, A Bai, VK Shukla, JM Grimshaw
PLoS One, 2007, 26th December
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Analysis of instruments measuring nurses’ attitudes towards research utilization: a systematic review
J Frasure
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2008, 61(1), pp5-18
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Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2007, 2(4), pp116-117
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The EQUATOR network and website
D Richards
Evidence Based Dentistry, 2007, 8(4), pp117
External validation of a measurement tool to assess systematic reviews (AMSTAR)
BJ Shea, LM Bouter, J Peterson, M Boers, N Andersson, Z Ortiz, T Ramsay, A Bai, VK Shukla, JM Grimshaw
PLoS One, 2007, 26th December
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Analysis of instruments measuring nurses’ attitudes towards research utilization: a systematic review
J Frasure
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2008, 61(1), pp5-18
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Innovation
On evidence based practice and innovation
D Koufogiannakis
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2007, 2(4), pp108-111
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Evaluation of clinical innovation: a gray zone in the ethics of modern clinical practice?
J Patenaude, A Grant, M Xhignesse, F Leblanc, J Courteau
Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2008, 23(suppl 1), pp27-31
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D Koufogiannakis
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2007, 2(4), pp108-111
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Evaluation of clinical innovation: a gray zone in the ethics of modern clinical practice?
J Patenaude, A Grant, M Xhignesse, F Leblanc, J Courteau
Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2008, 23(suppl 1), pp27-31
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Lessons Learned
Learning from the health care systems of other countries
HC Sox
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2008, 148(1), pp78-79
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HC Sox
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2008, 148(1), pp78-79
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Education
Problem-based learning makes a difference. But why?
G Norman
Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2008, 178(1), pp61-62
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The effects of problem-based learning during medical school on physician competency: a systematic review
GCH Koh, HE Khoo, ML Wong, D Koh
Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2008, 178(1), pp34-41
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Coaching and mentoring nursing students: a case study to demonstrate why mentors should understand the theories, techniques and styles of mentoring
E Haidar
Nursing Management (UK), 2007, 14(8), pp32-35
G Norman
Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2008, 178(1), pp61-62
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The effects of problem-based learning during medical school on physician competency: a systematic review
GCH Koh, HE Khoo, ML Wong, D Koh
Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2008, 178(1), pp34-41
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Coaching and mentoring nursing students: a case study to demonstrate why mentors should understand the theories, techniques and styles of mentoring
E Haidar
Nursing Management (UK), 2007, 14(8), pp32-35
Knowledge Improvement
Nursing professionals use and value information but favour work-based sources and colleagues in preference to libraries
A Booth
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2007, 2(4), pp92-94
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Clinical librarian programs may lead to information behaviour change
ML Brown
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2007, 2(4), pp77-79
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Do clinical librarians matter? The first randomized controlled trial in librarianship
J Eldredge
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2007, 2(4), pp84-87
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A Booth
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2007, 2(4), pp92-94
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Clinical librarian programs may lead to information behaviour change
ML Brown
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2007, 2(4), pp77-79
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Do clinical librarians matter? The first randomized controlled trial in librarianship
J Eldredge
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2007, 2(4), pp84-87
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Quality Measurement
Measuring quality in long-term care: a 360-degree approach
LA Clark
Journal for Healthcare Quality, 2007, 29(6), p25-32
Brief report: measuring the quality of pediatric day surgery care
E Amari, DM Murray, C Vandebeek, CJ Montgomery, E Skarsgard, F Warnock, JM Ansermino
Journal for Healthcare Quality, 2007, 29(6), p36-44
LA Clark
Journal for Healthcare Quality, 2007, 29(6), p25-32
Brief report: measuring the quality of pediatric day surgery care
E Amari, DM Murray, C Vandebeek, CJ Montgomery, E Skarsgard, F Warnock, JM Ansermino
Journal for Healthcare Quality, 2007, 29(6), p36-44
Quality Improvement
Is quality improvement improving quality? A view from the doctor’s office
M Vonnegut
New England Journal of Medicine, 2007, December 357(26), pp2652-2653
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Obesity and pre-hypertension in family medicine: implications for quality improvement
JE Rohrer, GJ Anderson, JW Furst
BMC Health Services Research, 2007, 7: 212
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M Vonnegut
New England Journal of Medicine, 2007, December 357(26), pp2652-2653
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Obesity and pre-hypertension in family medicine: implications for quality improvement
JE Rohrer, GJ Anderson, JW Furst
BMC Health Services Research, 2007, 7: 212
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Decision-Making
Hospital libraries have a positive impact on clinical decision making and patient care
MI Preddie
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2007, 2(4), pp104-107
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Performance of a web-based clinical diagnosis support system for internists
M Graber, A Mathew
Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2008, 23(suppl 1), pp37-40
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Computerized clinical decision support: will it transform healthcare?
B Chaudhry
Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2008, 23(suppl 1), pp85-87
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MI Preddie
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2007, 2(4), pp104-107
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Performance of a web-based clinical diagnosis support system for internists
M Graber, A Mathew
Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2008, 23(suppl 1), pp37-40
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Computerized clinical decision support: will it transform healthcare?
B Chaudhry
Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2008, 23(suppl 1), pp85-87
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Patient Safety
Medication errors: the human factor
E Etchells, D Juurlink, W Levinson
Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2008, 178(1), pp63-64
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Nursing and patient safety in the operating room
H Alfredsdottir, K Bjornsdottir
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2008, 61(1), pp29-37
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Risk management patient safety research is improved by the involvement of the patients themselves
P Mansell
Nursing Management (UK), 2007, 14(8), pp14-17
E Etchells, D Juurlink, W Levinson
Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2008, 178(1), pp63-64
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Nursing and patient safety in the operating room
H Alfredsdottir, K Bjornsdottir
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2008, 61(1), pp29-37
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Risk management patient safety research is improved by the involvement of the patients themselves
P Mansell
Nursing Management (UK), 2007, 14(8), pp14-17
Performance Improvement
Delivering health and well-being in partnership: the crucial role of the new local performance framework
Department of Health, 2007
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Delivering improved outcomes for children, young people and their families: the crucial role of the new local performance framework
Department of Health, 2007
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Building cohesive communities: the crucial role of the new local performance framework
Department of Health, 2007
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Achieving a high-performance health care system with universal access: what the United States can learn from other countries
American College of Physicians
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2008, 148(1), pp55-75
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Department of Health, 2007
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Delivering improved outcomes for children, young people and their families: the crucial role of the new local performance framework
Department of Health, 2007
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Building cohesive communities: the crucial role of the new local performance framework
Department of Health, 2007
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Achieving a high-performance health care system with universal access: what the United States can learn from other countries
American College of Physicians
Annals of Internal Medicine, 2008, 148(1), pp55-75
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