Research activity and the association with mortality

"Research active Trusts had lower risk-adjusted mortality for acute admissions, which persisted after adjustment for staffing and other structural factors."

Research activity and the association with mortality
BA Ozdemir, et al.
PLoS One, 2015, 10(2):e0118253

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The Francis Report: one year on

"Many senior leaders of the acute trusts said that the publication of the Francis Report had prompted them to reflect in greater depth on the quality of care being delivered in their organisations."

The Francis Report: one year on
R Thorlby, J Smith, S Williams, M Dayan
Nuffield Trust
February 2014

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Volunteering in acute trusts in England

"Our findings suggest that trusts believe that volunteers play a critical role in improving patient experience, but there is less systematic measurement of how they do so."

Volunteering in acute trusts in England: Understanding the scale and impact
A Galea, C Naylor, D Buck, L Weaks
The King's Fund
November 2013

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The Hospitals Pathways Programme - lessons learned

"This article tells the story of the Hospital Pathways Programme (HPP), a collaborative programme in which five acute trusts worked with The King’s Fund and the Health Foundation to apply techniques, not widely used in the NHS, to improve both processes of care and interactions between staff and patients."

The Hospitals Pathways Programme - lessons learned
The King's Fund
December 2012

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