Peer Review Activity
Engage in Scholarly Contribution Through Peer Review: This course is intended for healthcare professionals from any discipline with interest in understanding the differences between QI projects and traditional research studies, and those looking for practical training on how to publish QI projects in a peer-reviewed journal.
Valerie Clark
Instructor
Overview
This course provides healthcare professionals with a clear framework for distinguishing Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives from traditional clinical research while offering a practical roadmap for successfully navigating the peer-review process. Participants will transition from project implementation to scholarly dissemination by mastering the specific reporting standards required for high-impact QI publications.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between the methodologies, ethical oversight requirements, and goals of QI projects versus traditional human subjects research.
- Apply the SQUIRE 2.0 (Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence) guidelines to structure a manuscript for peer-reviewed submission.
- Navigate the editorial process, including selecting appropriate journals, responding to peer-review feedback, and addressing common pitfalls in QI reporting.
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