PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Christine G Holzmueller
AU  - Peter J Pronovost
TI  - Organising a manuscript reporting quality improvement or patient safety research
AID  - 10.1136/bmjqs-2012-001603
DP  - 2013 Sep 01
TA  - BMJ Quality & Safety
PG  - 777--785
VI  - 22
IP  - 9
4099  - http://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/22/9/777.short
4100  - http://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/22/9/777.full
SO  - BMJ Qual Saf2013 Sep 01; 22
AB  - Background Peer-reviewed publication plays important roles in disseminating research findings, developing generalisable knowledge and garnering recognition for authors and institutions. Nonetheless, many bemoan the whole manuscript writing process, intimidated by the arbitrary and somewhat opaque conventions. Methods This paper offers practical advice about organising and writing a manuscript reporting quality improvement or patient safety research for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. Results Each section of the paper discusses a specific manuscript component—from title, abstract and each section of the manuscript body, through to reference list and tables and figures—explaining key principles, offering content organisation tips and providing an example of how this section may read. The paper also offers a checklist of common mistakes to avoid in a manuscript.