An Independent Evaluation of the Impact of NHS Quality
Improvement Scotland
Summary of Findings
NHS QIS work is seen as valuable and necessary though there were
issues raised regarding the workload caused by the peer review
process of Board performance.
The authors believe that this research provides strong
evidence of the positive impact of NHS QIS in terms of increases in
professional knowledge, changes in policy and practice, and
reported changes in patient outcomes.
Overall, there is a perception that NHS QIS products and
activities are of high quality and value to the health service.
Published Date: 30 October 2007
