Confessions of a failed quality improver

Authors

  • C Tufan
  • A Curley

Abstract

Quality improvement projects (QIP) hold the potential to enhance patient care significantly; however, they are not always successful, with nearly one-third failing to achieve their goals1. I would like to share my personal experiences as a quality improver, hoping that my journey, marked by challenges and setbacks, will serve as guidance for others, particularly my fellow members of Generation Z, who are often viewed as less resilient and prone to instant gratification. My aim is to prevent you from embarking on a similarly unprepared and frustrating journey...

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Published

2026-10-22

How to Cite

Tufan, C., & Curley, A. (2026). Confessions of a failed quality improver. Irish Medical Journal, 119(9), 184. Retrieved from https://imj.ie/index.php/imj/article/view/427

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Letters to the Editor