Quality Improvement in Nursing
Quality improvement (QI) is the practical work of making care safer, more effective and more reliable, one change at a time. Nurses lead many QI projects because they see daily where care processes break down.
At Nursing Science 2027, quality improvement work is presented mainly in the nursing management session. Nurses, QI leads and researchers share projects, methods and measurable results.
Key Topics in Quality Improvement in Nursing
- QI methods: PDSA cycles, Lean and Six Sigma
- Clinical audit and nursing audit
- Nursing-sensitive quality indicators
- Outcome measurement and data for improvement
- Patient experience and satisfaction
- Reducing variation in nursing care
- Sustaining and spreading improvements
- Staff engagement in QI
- Accreditation and quality assurance
- Cost and value in nursing care
Recent Advances in Quality Improvement in Nursing
Real-time dashboards drawn from EHRs and nursing informatics let ward teams see their own results and act quickly. QI is also blending with research, as teams use evidence based nursing to choose what to change and QI methods to make it stick.
The most successful projects involve frontline nurses from the start, supported by leaders in nursing leadership who give teams time and permission to improve.
Who Should Attend
- Quality improvement leads and facilitators
- Ward managers and charge nurses
- Clinical audit and governance teams
- Patient safety officers
- Clinical nurses running QI projects
- Health services researchers
Why Present Your Quality Improvement Project
Nursing Science 2027 gives your QI project an international audience. You can share results, learn how others sustained change and connect with colleagues focused on nursing practice and patient care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I present a QI project that is still in progress?
Yes. Projects with early results or lessons learned are welcome, especially as posters.
What is the best structure for a QI abstract?
Include the problem, aim, change made, measures used and results.
Where is Nursing Science 2027?
Nursing Science 2027 takes place at Delta Hotels Heathrow Windsor in London, UK.