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What methods are used to apply positive deviance within healthcare organisations? A systematic review.

Baxter R, Taylor N, Kellar I, et al. What methods are used to apply positive deviance within healthcare organisations? A systematic review. BMJ Qual Saf. 2016;25(3):190-201. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004386.

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March 2, 2016
Baxter R, Taylor N, Kellar I, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2016;25(3):190-201.
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This systematic review explored studies of positive deviance, those with exceptional performance, in health care. Researchers found that the most common patient safety research topic using this approach to date is health care–associated infections. The authors suggest that more methodological rigor is needed to apply the approach to patient safety research more widely.

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Baxter R, Taylor N, Kellar I, et al. What methods are used to apply positive deviance within healthcare organisations? A systematic review. BMJ Qual Saf. 2016;25(3):190-201. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004386.