Research and Publication

How to Turn Your Quality Improvement Project into an Engaging Poster Presentation

This guide provides practical, step-by-step advice for NHS clinicians on how to distil their quality improvement (QI) projects into an effective and engaging poster presentation.

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Authorship in Healthcare Improvement Projects: Principles and Practice

This guide clarifies authorship principles for healthcare improvement projects, helping teams ensure fair recognition for contributions and navigate the path to publication or dissemination.

Publication Ethics for Improvement Work: Navigating Integrity and Impact

This guide outlines essential ethical considerations for publishing quality improvement (QI), clinical audit, and service evaluation projects in UK healthcare, ensuring integrity and responsible dissemination.

Navigating Ethics for Service Evaluation in the NHS: A Practical Guide

This guide clarifies the distinction between service evaluation, audit, and research, detailing when and why ethics review is necessary for NHS service evaluation projects.

Using the SQUIRE Guidelines for Reporting Healthcare Improvement Projects

Reporting on healthcare improvement projects rigorously and transparently is crucial for sharing learning and replicating success. This guide explains how to effectively use the SQUIRE (Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence) Guidelines to structure your improvement reports.

Choosing the Right Conference for Your Healthcare Improvement Work

Navigate the world of healthcare conferences to disseminate your improvement projects effectively. This guide helps you identify suitable events and maximise the impact of your presentation.

6 min read

From Local Improvement to Publishable Work: Guiding Your QI Project Towards Wider Impact

This guide helps clinicians understand how to structure and report their local Quality Improvement initiatives to make them suitable for wider dissemination, whether as a poster, presentation, or peer-reviewed publication.

Planning a Multi-Site Clinical Audit: A Practical Guide for UK NHS Teams

Planning a multi-site clinical audit requires careful preparation and coordination to ensure robust data and meaningful insights. This guide provides a practical framework for NHS teams to navigate the complexities, from initial concept to data collection strategies.

Acknowledgement in Healthcare Improvement Projects: Recognising Contributions Fairly

Understanding how to appropriately acknowledge contributions in healthcare improvement projects is vital for fostering teamwork, recognising effort, and maintaining positive working relationships. This guide offers practical advice for clinicians and teams.

6 min read

Avoiding Overclaiming in Quality Improvement: A Guide for Clinicians

This guide helps UK clinicians and QI teams accurately report their quality improvement project results, focusing on common pitfalls and ethical considerations to avoid overclaiming.

How to Write Up a Quality Improvement Project for Publication or Presentation

This guide provides a structured approach to writing up your Quality Improvement (QI) project, helping you effectively disseminate your work whether for presentation, local report, or publication.

How to Write Up a Clinical Service Evaluation for Publication

This guide provides a structured approach to writing up a clinical service evaluation, helping you present your findings clearly and professionally for potential publication.

When Does Quality Improvement (QI) Become Research? A Practical Guide for UK Clinicians

Understanding whether a project is Quality Improvement (QI), clinical audit, service evaluation, or research is crucial for appropriate governance, ethical review, and potential publication in the UK healthcare setting. This guide clarifies the distinctions and outlines practical steps.

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Multi-Site Quality Improvement Projects: A Practical Guide for NHS Teams

This guide provides practical insights into planning, executing, and sustaining multi-site quality improvement (QI) projects, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities within the NHS.

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Understanding Audit, Quality Improvement, Service Evaluation, and Research

Distinguish between clinical audit, quality improvement (QI), service evaluation, and research activities, understanding their goals, methodologies, and governance requirements within the NHS.