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Table 1 Overview of QIC methods and tools

From: Implementation through translation: a qualitative case study of translation processes in the implementation of quality improvement collaboratives

QIC methods and tools

Description

Model for Improvement

Quality Improvement Charter

A guiding document that helps the QI team structure their improvement project and develop and communicate their shared vision. The charter concretises the improvement project, including the goals and measures, and identifies the members of the improvement team.

Driver Diagram

A visual display of the QI teams’ theory of what drives or contributes to the achievement of the aim of their local quality improvement project.

Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles (PDSA)

A four-stage problem-solving model

to assist the QI team in implementing and adapting their ideas for change to practice in their specific context.

Model for Understanding Success in Quality (MUSIQ)

A qualitative assessment tool designed to help the QI teams assess aspects of their organizational set-up and local context that may affect the success of their quality improvement project. It provides the opportunity to make adjustments to the project and support systems during the implementation period.