Join us virtually on 24 November. The event will bring together people interested in improving the quality and safety of healthcare.
Our open-access series:
Discover Elements of Improving Quality and Safety in Healthcare.
We have an important goal:
To strengthen the evidence base for improving the quality and safety of healthcare.
We’re highly collaborative:
We work closely with patients and healthcare staff to provide a unique range of perspectives.
Featured content
Output
Journal article
30 September 2026
Developing a set of key measures for perioperative care processes and structures using an adapted COMET approach
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News
Systems and culture
15 September 2026
Statement on the findings of the Thirlwall Inquiry
The Thirlwall Inquiry was set up to examine events at the Countess of Chester Hospital
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Join our Voice and Insight Panel
You don’t need any experience to get involved. Just curiosity and a willingness to contribute.
Listen to THIS Podcast
We shine a light on the research addressing current and enduring challenges through frank and honest conversations with the people driving meaningful change in the NHS.
The missing piece
Without high-quality, reliable evidence, the puzzle of healthcare improvement will always be incomplete. So we’re on a mission to fill those gaps.
🆕Human Factors and Ergonomics
Mark Sujan and Laura Pickup
This Element introduces the core principles of Human Factors and Ergonomics, along with the key models and methods that have shaped the field. It presents examples of how thinking has been applied in healthcare, critically reflects on limitations and potential, and outlines future directions.
Our strategy 2022-2027
Learn more about how we will build on the achievements of THIS Institute while also bringing fresh ideas to life.
