Learning outcomes
L1. Provide a critical analysis of the factors that have led to a greater international emphasis on quality measurement and improvement in health care.
L2. Critically examine the range of quality improvement methodologies currently utilised within global healthcare.
L3. Critically appraise the evidence base underpinning quality improvement and patient safety
Your essay should include the following areas:
Introduction and background (500 words approx.)
• Introduction which sets the scene
• Brief description of the quality improvement that the student has identified.
(10 marks)
Main body (2500 words approx.)
These are in no order and are merely a guide
• Critical analysis the factors that have led to a greater international emphasis on quality measurement and improvement in health care (20 marks)
• Examination of the evidence base for the change in practice you selected (Small review of the literature) (15 marks)
• Critically examine the range (at least 2) of quality improvement methodologies currently utilised within global healthcare (25 marks)
• Based on your findings make recommendations for practice (10 marks)
(70 marks)
Conclusion (500 words approx.)
• Draw together or reinforce themes that emerge in the main body
• Reflect on learning
(10 marks)
Referencing
• References are up-to-date and relevant
