Shehnaz Alidina, Tuna Cem Hayirli, Adam Amiri, David Barash, Cindy Chwa, Augustino Hellar, James T Kengia, Innocent Kissima, Caroline D Mayengo, John G Meara, Winfrida C Mwita, Steven J Staffa, Leopold Tibyehabwa, Taylor Wurdeman, Ntuli A Kapologwe
Background Organizational learning is critical for delivering safe, high-quality surgical care, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where perioperative outcomes remain poor. While current investments in LMICs prioritize physical infrastructure, equipment, and staffing, investments in organizational learning are equally important to support innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement of surgical quality. This study aims to assess the extent to which health facilities in Tanzania's Lake Zone perform as learning organizations from the perspectives of surgical providers...
May 30, 2024: International Journal for Quality in Health Care