Table 4 Variance in overall quality improvement maturity classification scores, and distribution of scores
CountryVariance in maturity classification score*Maturity classification scores (based on quartiles)
Min scoreMax scoreMost mature (⩽25%)Intermediate maturity (>25%–75%)Least mature(>75%)
Belgium (n = 24)2.103.103165
Czech Republic (n = 38)1.503.0010228
France (n = 65)1.873.25113222
Ireland (n = 23)1.903.088123
The Netherlands (n = 8)2.092.5244
Poland (n = 76)1.863.45223321
Spain (n = 105)1.703.26205530
UK (n = 10)1.772.3791
Total (n = 349)1.503.458717587
  • *Low scores reflect higher maturity.