U.S. flag

An official website of the Department of Health & Human Services

AHRQ: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Search AHRQ

For an exact phrase match, enclose search terms in double quotes.

Go to Advanced Search
Go to Basic Search

Results

Total Results: over 10,000 records

Showing results for "improved".

  1. Patient handovers within the hospital: translating knowledge from motor racing to healthcare. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-handovers-within-hospital-translating-knowledge-motor-racing-healthcare
    April 01, 2015 - Study Classic Patient handovers within the hospital: translating knowledge from motor racing to healthcare. Citation Text: Catchpole K, Sellers R, Goldman A, et al. Patient handovers within the hospital: translating knowledge from motor racing to healthcare. Q…

  2. A mixed-methods study of challenges experienced by clinical teams in measuring improvement. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/mixed-methods-study-challenges-experienced-clinical-teams-measuring-improvement
    February 20, 2019 - Study A mixed-methods study of challenges experienced by clinical teams in measuring improvement. Citation Text: Woodcock T, Liberati EG, Dixon-Woods M. A mixed-methods study of challenges experienced by clinical teams in measuring improvement. BMJ Qual Saf. 2021;30(2):106-115. doi:10.11…

  3. Creating a high-reliability health care system: improving performance on core processes of care at Johns Hopkins Medicine. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/creating-high-reliability-health-care-system-improving-performance-core-processes-care-johns
    January 27, 2016 - Study Creating a high-reliability health care system: improving performance on core processes of care at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Citation Text: Pronovost P, Armstrong M, Demski R, et al. Creating a high-reliability health care system: improving performance on core processes of care at Jo…

  4. Operational failures in general practice: a consensus-building study on the priorities for improvement. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/operational-failures-general-practice-consensus-building-study-priorities-improvement
    February 07, 2024 - Study Operational failures in general practice: a consensus-building study on the priorities for improvement. Citation Text: Sinnott C, Alboksmaty A, Moxey JM, et al. Operational failures in general practice: a consensus-building study on the priorities for improvement. Br J Gen Pract. 2…

  5. Impact of a statewide intensive care unit quality improvement initiative on hospital mortality and length of stay: retrospective comparative analysis. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-statewide-intensive-care-unit-quality-improvement-initiative-hospital-mortality-and
    October 16, 2012 - Study Impact of a statewide intensive care unit quality improvement initiative on hospital mortality and length of stay: retrospective comparative analysis. Citation Text: Lipitz-Snyderman A, Steinwachs D, Needham DM, et al. Impact of a statewide intensive care unit quality improvement…

  6. Using clinical simulation to study how to improve quality and safety in healthcare. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-clinical-simulation-study-how-improve-quality-and-safety-healthcare
    March 31, 2021 - Review Classic Using clinical simulation to study how to improve quality and safety in healthcare. Citation Text: Lamé G, Dixon-Woods M. Using clinical simulation to study how to improve quality and safety in healthcare. BMJ Simul Technol Enhanc Learn. 2018;6(2)…

  7. Strategies for improving patient safety culture in hospitals: a systematic review. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/strategies-improving-patient-safety-culture-hospitals-systematic-review
    February 14, 2017 - Review Strategies for improving patient safety culture in hospitals: a systematic review. Citation Text: Morello RT, Lowthian JA, Barker AL, et al. Strategies for improving patient safety culture in hospitals: a systematic review. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;22(1):11-8. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2011-0…

  8. Reducing serious safety events and priority hospital-acquired conditions in a pediatric hospital with the implementation of a patient safety program. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reducing-serious-safety-events-and-priority-hospital-acquired-conditions-pediatric-hospital
    July 19, 2023 - Study Reducing serious safety events and priority hospital-acquired conditions in a pediatric hospital with the implementation of a patient safety program. Citation Text: Phipps AR, Paradis M, Peterson KA, et al. Reducing Serious Safety Events and Priority Hospital-Acquired Conditions in…

  9. Improving Diagnostic Fidelity: An Approach to Standardizing the Process in Patients With Emerging Critical Illness | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-diagnostic-fidelity-approach-standardizing-process-patients-emerging-critical
    August 04, 2021 - Journal Article Improving Diagnostic Fidelity: An Approach to Standardizing the Process in Patients With Emerging Critical Illness Citation Text: Jayaprakash N, Chae J, Sabov M, et al. Improving Diagnostic Fidelity: An Approach to Standardizing the Process in Patients With Emerging Criti…

  10. Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Improving Outcomes, Reducing Risks. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-safety-obstetrics-and-gynecology-improving-outcomes-reducing-risks
    May 29, 2019 - Special or Theme Issue Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Improving Outcomes, Reducing Risks. Citation Text: Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Improving Outcomes, Reducing Risks. Gluck PA, ed. Obstet Gynecol Clin. 2008;35(1):1-168. Copy Citation …

  11. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/38825/psn-pdf
    October 12, 2009 - Implementation of a mandatory checklist of protocols and objectives improves compliance with a wide range of evidence-based intensive care unit practices. October 12, 2009 Byrnes MC, Schuerer DJE, Schallom ME, et al. Implementation of a mandatory checklist of protocols and objectives improves compliance with a wid…

  12. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43649/psn-pdf
    November 05, 2014 - How patients can improve the accuracy of their medical records. November 5, 2014 Dullabh P, Sondheimer N, Katsh E, et al. How Patients Can Improve the Accuracy of their Medical Records. eGEMs (Generating Evidence & Methods to improve patient outcomes). 2014;2(3). doi:10.13063/2327-9214.1080. https://psnet.ahrq.go…

  13. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42413/psn-pdf
    July 31, 2013 - A handoff protocol from the cardiovascular operating room to cardiac ICU is associated with improvements in care beyond the immediate postoperative period. July 31, 2013 Kaufmnan J, Twite M, Barrett C, et al. A handoff protocol from the cardiovascular operating room to cardiac ICU is associated with improvements i…

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41440/psn-pdf
    August 17, 2016 - The Toolkit for Using the AHRQ Quality Indicators: How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety. August 17, 2016 Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; July 2016. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/toolkit-using-ahrq-quality-indicators-how-improve-hospital-quality-and-safety This toolkit provides resou…

  15. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42544/psn-pdf
    December 18, 2013 - Communicating medication changes to community pharmacy post-discharge: the good, the bad, and the improvements. December 18, 2013 Urban R, Paloumpi E, Rana N, et al. Communicating medication changes to community pharmacy post- discharge: the good, the bad, and the improvements. Int J Clin Pharm. 2013;35(5):813-20.…

  16. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42101/psn-pdf
    April 03, 2013 - Applying Lean methods to improve quality and safety in surgical sterile instrument processing. April 3, 2013 Blackmore C, Bishop R, Luker S, et al. Applying lean methods to improve quality and safety in surgical sterile instrument processing. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2013;39(3):99-105. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/is…

  17. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41188/psn-pdf
    March 07, 2012 - Quality improvement and patient care checklists in intrahospital transfers involving pediatric surgery patients. March 7, 2012 Nakayama DK, Lester SS, Rich DR, et al. Quality improvement and patient care checklists in intrahospital transfers involving pediatric surgery patients. J Pediatr Surg. 2012;47(1):112-8. …

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42122/psn-pdf
    May 23, 2013 - High-reliability emergency response teams in the hospital: improving quality and safety using in situ simulation training. May 23, 2013 Wheeler DS, Geis G, Mack EH, et al. High-reliability emergency response teams in the hospital: improving quality and safety using in situ simulation training. BMJ Qual Saf. 2013;2…

  19. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44413/psn-pdf
    October 07, 2015 - Improving transitions of care for patients on warfarin: the Safe Transitions Anticoagulation Report. October 7, 2015 Dunn AS, Shetreat-Klein A, Berman J, et al. Improving transitions of care for patients on warfarin: The safe transitions anticoagulation report. J Hosp Med. 2015;10(9):615-8. doi:10.1002/jhm.2393. h…

  20. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37262/psn-pdf
    December 19, 2011 - Academic detailing to improve laboratory testing among outpatient medication users. December 19, 2011 Lafata JE, Gunter MJ, Hsu J, et al. Academic detailing to improve laboratory testing among outpatient medication users. Med Care. 2007;45(10):966-72. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/academic-detailing-improve-laborat…
SHARE:
Facebook Twitter Print Facebook Share

Search the AHRQ Archive

Information and reports more than 5 years old may be found in the AHRQ Archive site.

Search Archive

Search Within A Specific AHRQ Site

You selected to view results for the following site:

View results from all sites