Implementing a Quality Improvement Writing Program to Increase Scholarly Productivity

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Quality Improvement
• Medical Education
• Scientific Writing

Background:

• Quality improvement (QI) is crucial in US healthcare systems.
• Dissemination of QI project findings is often insufficient.
• A QI writing program was developed to address this gap at a children's hospital.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and implement a QI writing program.
• To enhance the dissemination of ongoing QI projects.
• To improve publication rates of QI initiatives.

Main Methods:

• A 10-session, biweekly QI writing program was implemented.
• Participants were nominated and paired with mentors.
• Participant feedback and publication timelines were tracked.

Main Results:

• 13 participants completed the program across four cohorts.
• 92.3% of participants submitted manuscripts to journals.
• 9 manuscripts were published, and 3 were under review; median submission time was 46 days.

Conclusions:

• The QI writing program was successfully implemented.
• The program effectively facilitated the dissemination of QI projects.
• Participants reported enhanced writing skills and successful publication outcomes.