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The structure of improvement knowledge
Reconciling complexity and classification in quality improvement research
Abstract
Quality improvement (QI) research is often hampered by the complexity of the systems and context in which QI is attempted. Better classification of QI can alleviate this problem and help to build generalisable knowledge.
- Complexity
- effectiveness
- outcome
- research
- training
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