Explaining Michigan: Developing an Ex Post Theory of a Quality Improvement Program

Context: Understanding how and why programs work—not simply whether they work—is crucial. Good theory is indispensable to advancing the science of improvement. We argue for the usefulness of ex post theorization of programs. Methods: We propose an approach, located within the broad family of theory-...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Milbank Quarterly. - Wiley Subscription Services, Inc.. - 89(2011), 2, Seite 167-205
1. Verfasser: DIXON-WOODS, MARY (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: BOSK, CHARLES L., AVELING, EMMA LOUISE, GOESCHEL, CHRISTINE A., PRONOVOST, PETER J.
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2011
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:The Milbank Quarterly
Schlagworte:Health sciences Behavioral sciences Economics Mathematics