Evidence for the impact of quality improvement collaboratives: systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the effectiveness of quality improvement collaboratives in improving the quality of care.

Data sources

Relevant studies through Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases.

Study selection

Two reviewers independently extracted data on topics, participants, setting, study design, and outcomes.

Data synthesis

Of 1104 articles identified, 72 were included in the study. Twelve reports representing nine studies (including two randomised controlled trials) used a controlled design to measure the effects of the quality improvement collaborative intervention on care processes or outcomes of care. Systematic review of these nine studies showed moderate positive results. Seven studies (including one randomised controlled trial) reporte

SUBMITTER: Schouten LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2440907 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature