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Quality Improvement and Research Skills for Medical Students

This guide signposts key resources and Library services to support medical students undertaking Quality Improvement or Research projects

What is Quality Improvement?

Quality improvement (QI) refers to better patient outcomes (health) brought about by a measurable change in provider behaviour (care). It is a multidisciplinary approach, enabling healthcare professionals, medical students, patients, carers, educators and researchers to work together to make improvements. 

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This guide from the Health Foundation provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to Quality Improvement

Quality Improvement - the basics