Impact of quality improvement strategies on the quality of life and well-being of individuals with spinal cord injury: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

After a spinal cord injury, quality of life, as well as the determinants of quality of life, has been widely assessed. However, to date, there have been no systematic reviews on the impact of quality improvement strategies, including self-management strategies, on the quality of life and well-being of individuals with a spinal cord injury. The current protocol outlines a strategy for a systematic review that aims to identify, assess, and synthesize evidence on the impact of quality improvement strategies on the quality of life and physical and psychological well-being of individuals with spinal cord injury.

Methods/design

All study designs, except qualitative studies will be included. Studies reporting on quality improvement including audit and feedback, case mana

SUBMITTER: Munce SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3599324 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature