Implementation science for quality improvement: optimizing post-cesarean blood tests
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20261312Keywords:
Quality, Cesarean, Blood testAbstract
Quality improvement (QI) and implementation science (IS) are distinct yet interrelated fields with a shared goal of enhancing healthcare quality. However, applying Implementation Science within QI is crucial, as it systematically aims to accelerate the pace, enhance the effectiveness, and amplify the ultimate impact of both improvement initiatives and their implementation.
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