Applying scientific methods and a participatory approach to generate an evidence base for how to improve quality and safety in healthcare
COVID-19
Learning about new service models, workflows, and other changes in response to the practical and ethical challenges of the pandemic
Maternity
Studying how to improve maternity outcomes for parents and babies through better prenatal, perinatal and postnatal services
Mental health
Working with mental health service users, carers and staff to improve primary and secondary mental healthcare
Methods
Developing innovative research methods and theories that present opportunities for healthcare improvement studies
Primary care
Co-designing improvements to initial points of contact between patients and the healthcare system, such as general practice
Remote care
Co-producing guidance with patients and staff on the appropriate role of remote care during the pandemic and in the future
Systems and culture
Taking a whole system approach to understand how quality and safety arise from complex systems and organisational culture.