"Quality Improvement" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The attainment or process of attaining a new level of performance or quality.
| Descriptor ID |
D058996
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| MeSH Number(s) |
J01.293.754 N04.761.744
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| Concept/Terms |
Quality Improvement- Quality Improvement
- Improvement, Quality
- Improvements, Quality
- Quality Improvements
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2010 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2012 | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| 2013 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 2014 | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| 2015 | 10 | 17 | 27 |
| 2016 | 19 | 14 | 33 |
| 2017 | 22 | 17 | 39 |
| 2018 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 2019 | 16 | 18 | 34 |
| 2020 | 13 | 19 | 32 |
| 2021 | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| 2022 | 8 | 15 | 23 |
| 2023 | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 2025 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Quality Improvement" by people in Profiles.
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Association between Child Opportunity Index and paediatric sepsis recognition and treatment in a large quality improvement collaborative: a retrospective cohort study. BMJ Qual Saf. 2026 Jan 19; 35(2):106-117.
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Activity Measure for Postacute Care to Predict Discharge Destination After Surgery. World J Surg. 2026 Jan; 50(1):185-187.
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Impact of Quality Improvement Interventions on Biopsy-to-Treatment Time in Breast Cancer: Results from the PROMPT Quality Collaborative of the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Ann Surg Oncol. 2025 Oct; 32(11):8256-8268.
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Heterogeneity in HeartMate 3 implanting center infection management reveals opportunities for quality improvement and best practice initiatives during left ventricular assist device support. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2026 Jan; 45(1):103-115.
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A Physician Conduct Improvement Program to Address Disruptive Behavior in a Health Care Setting. Am J Med Qual. 2025 Nov-Dec 01; 40(6):266-273.
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Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Practice Patterns, Outcomes, and Risk Stratification After Surgery for IBD: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program IBD Collaborative Study. Dis Colon Rectum. 2025 Sep 01; 68(9):1062-1073.
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The Clinician in Quality and Innovation: A Qualitative Study of a Novel Academic Pathway at 10 Years. Am J Med Qual. 2025 Sep-Oct 01; 40(5):220-226.
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iSPOT: Creation and Implementation of a National Peer Observation and Feedback Program. Hosp Pediatr. 2025 Apr 01; 15(4):e148-e153.
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Promoting a Clinic-Based Approach to Behavioral Health Integration and Serious Mental Illness in Free and Charitable Clinics Through Project ECHO. Community Ment Health J. 2025 Oct; 61(7):1238-1244.
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Using the Nudge Theory to Enhance Attending Anesthesiologist Breaks. J Med Syst. 2025 Feb 07; 49(1):21.