Implementation of a brief intensive education programme in quality improvement

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Healthcare Quality Improvement
• Patient Safety

Background:

• Quality Improvement (QI) and patient safety training quality is inconsistent.
• Regulatory mandates exist, yet training remains variable.
• Need for effective, standardized QI education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a novel, intensive 5-day experiential QI education program.
• To evaluate the program's impact on postgraduate trainees' confidence and skills.
• To assess the feasibility and educational value of immersive QI training.

Main Methods:

• An intensive 5-day experiential QI program for anesthesia residents.
• Integration of real-world observation, didactic sessions, and workshop-based improvement.
• Development of campaign media products and presentation of proposals to stakeholders.

Main Results:

• Significant increase in trainee confidence in QI methodology and presentation skills.
• Participants preferred experiential and creative elements over traditional didactic instruction.
• Successful development and presentation of improvement proposals and campaign videos.

Conclusions:

• The immersive, short-duration QI training model is feasible and reproducible.
• This program offers significant educational value in authentic clinical settings.
• Suggests a promising alternative to longer, resource-intensive QI curricula.