Table 2

Research objectives and approach to measurement

Research objectivesHow measured
1. Improve networks between different health and aged care services involved in hospital transitions for older peopleElectronic survey sent to all participants in the QIC at the conclusion of the project.
Network Manager to map connections between the QIC teams and with other relevant South Australian services.
2. Build capacity in the workforce to undertake quality improvement projectsElectronic survey sent to all participants in the QIC at the conclusion of the project.
Interviews with Project Leads
3. Improve the quality of care for older South Australians at the time of transitionObtaining case studies from each of the workgroups. Case study information obtained from Project Templates (A3s) and interviews with Project Leads (qualitative data).
  • QIC, qualitative improvement collaborative.