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A framework for collaborative improvement: lessons from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Breakthrough
1Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Boston, MA, USA.
Quality Management in Health Care
|May 29, 1999
Summary
The Breakthrough Series is a collaborative improvement model that applies existing knowledge across multiple healthcare sites to achieve common goals. This framework aids in tackling pressing healthcare issues and guides future improvement initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Improvement Science
- Collaborative Models in Health Systems
Background:
- The Institute for Healthcare Improvement developed the Breakthrough Series model.
- Healthcare faces pressing issues requiring innovative solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the Breakthrough Series, a collaborative improvement model.
- To outline key elements for future collaborative improvement efforts.
Main Methods:
- Adapting and applying existing knowledge.
- Implementing a model across multiple, similar healthcare sites.
Main Results:
- The model has been successfully applied to address significant healthcare challenges.
- Provides a structured approach for improvement initiatives.
Conclusions:
- The Breakthrough Series offers a valuable framework for healthcare improvement.
- Facilitates the systematic application of knowledge to enhance health outcomes.