Evidence-Based Implementation of Improvement Methods

This credit-bearing course is equivalent to a traditional ‘research methods’ course. It encompasses the improvement methodology used by CLARHC (and many others eg IHI). There are two streams within this topic area – the doing and the reflecting.

The doing stream includes elements which directly relate to the practical use of the tools of improvement methodology – using PDSA cycles, process mapping your service, and creating an action effect diagram for your project.

The reflecting stream includes the essential review and implementation of what has been learned from the data, from the doing – reviewing your data weekly, using annotated SPC charts to reflect on the effects of your interventions.

This stream also includes learning opportunities and skills for evaluating and analysing data, also developing skills to write and publish the data in the best forum for each project.

This course aims to provide you with theoretical and practical knowledge about implementing evidence-based improvement in healthcare.

Course requirements: Evidence of study at Level 6 (Degree Level).

Cost and funding: This fee covers the full course cost.

• Sept 24 - Aug 25 fees: £900
• Sept 25 - Aug 26 fees: TBC

Credits: 20

Assessment method: Essay 100%