Every picture tells a story, doctors at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology are undertaking Quality Improvement (QI) projects, working in teams they have identified issues and implement interventions that will lead to measurable improvements for the outcomes of the babies in their care.
Well designed and executed QI activities can have a bigger impact on patient outcomes than other scientific research activities. Doctors who actively participate in QI activities are more aware of how to work in multidisciplinary teams and how patient care processes affect outcomes. For young doctors it is a chance to improve care, develop leadership, presentation, and time management skills to help their career development and build relationships with colleagues.
These QI projects are part of their UK Level 1 Postgraduate exam and we are excited to see the final outcomes in November.