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A Process For Matching Science Of Health Care Delivery Students To Quality Improvement Capstone Projects And Implications For Experiential Learning, Denise M. Kennedy, Katrina R. Dickson
A Process For Matching Science Of Health Care Delivery Students To Quality Improvement Capstone Projects And Implications For Experiential Learning, Denise M. Kennedy, Katrina R. Dickson
Health Professions Education
Purpose: Quality and patient safety deficiencies have increased demand for quality improvement (QI) specialists in health care. Capstone projects and other practicum experiences provide opportunities for hands-on application of classroom learning, expose students to interprofessional work in a team-based environment, and help bridge quality gaps. A systematic process for matching health care delivery students to QI projects was developed and implemented to replace a first-come, first-served student sign-up process. The goal was to improve the quality of the match and the overall capstone experience.
Methods: Twenty-six graduate students enrolled in a capstone research course and assigned to health care QI …