The Evaluation of an Interprofessional QI Program: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Quality Improvement (QI) is the key for every healthcare organization. QI programs may help healthcare professionals to develop the needed skills for interprofessional collaboration through interprofessional education. Furthermore, the role of diversity in QI teams is not yet fully understood. This evaluation study aimed to obtain in-depth insights into the expectations and experiences of different stakeholders of a hospital-wide interprofessional QI program. Methods: This qualitative study builds upon 20 semi-structured interviews with participants and two focus groups with the coaches and program advisory board members of this QI program. Data were coded and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Three themes emerged from the analysis: "interprofessio

SUBMITTER: Brugman IM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9408409 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature