MTE #35: Getting Started With Health Services Research and Quality Improvement (Ticketed)

This informal introductory expert session orients learners to the field of health services research (HSR) and quality improvement (QI). Faculty provide an overview of what HSR and QI are, why they matter, and how they are used to improve the quality, accessibility, and fairness of health care. Using a few cases, presenters walk through practical considerations for launching HSR and QI projects, including framing the right questions, choosing the best study design, identifying collaborators/stakeholders, and considerations for data analysis and dissemination of findings. Additional considerations include technical aspects, such as obtaining certification in HSR/QI, and specific resources that attendees may need at their institution to complete the work. This session is ideal for trainees, early-career researchers, and established researchers who are new to HSR/QI or considering them as areas of focus.