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The Science of Improvement as it Relates to Quality and Safety in the ICU

  • Peden C
  • Rooney K
Journal of the Intensive Care Society (2009) 10(4) 260-265
DOI: 10.1177/175114370901000409
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This paper seeks to explain some of the science and concepts used in quality improvement, including the use of run charts and control charts, the development and use of ‘bundles’ and the need to reduce variability to improve quality in critical care.

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Peden, C. J., & Rooney, K. D. (2009). The Science of Improvement as it Relates to Quality and Safety in the ICU. Journal of the Intensive Care Society, 10(4), 260–265. https://doi.org/10.1177/175114370901000409

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