QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

This study involves over 8,000 ICU patients across multiple hospitals in China. It tests a quality improvement program called "ICU-NO CRBSI" to reduce infections from central venous catheters. The program uses evidence-based care practices and aims to lower infection rates, ICU s…

This study looks at how the length of time you fast before a planned C-section affects how well you recover. About 100 women having a planned C-section will answer 11 questions about their recovery 24 hours after surgery. The goal is to see if shorter or longer fasting times lead…

This study looks at ways to make eye care appointments more efficient at a busy eye hospital in India. Researchers will test simple tools to help staff and patients move through the day more smoothly. The goal is to reduce the total time patients spend at the hospital by 15-25%. …

This study installs a 'black box' in the operating room to record and analyze what happens during blood vessel surgeries. Researchers will watch 400 patients and their surgical teams to find patterns that lead to mistakes. The goal is to learn how teamwork, environment, and skill…

This study tests whether a hospital-wide quality improvement program can increase the use of blood clot prevention methods (like blood thinners or compression devices) in hospitalized patients. About 5,800 adults across multiple hospitals in China will take part. The goal is to s…

This study tests a new way for families of hospitalized children to report safety concerns using a mobile tool (email, text, or QR code). The goal is to catch medical errors that hospital staff often miss, especially for families who speak languages other than English. About 656 …