health systems and quality improvement papers

Improving health systems means finding smarter ways to deliver care, reduce errors, and ensure patients receive the best possible treatment. This field explores how hospitals and clinics can function more effectively, focusing on the practical changes that lead to better outcomes for everyone involved. It is less about discovering new drugs and more about refining the everyday processes that keep our healthcare networks running smoothly.

At Gist.Science, we track every new preprint in this category from medRxiv to bring you the latest research immediately. Our team processes these papers to provide both detailed technical summaries for experts and clear, plain-language explanations for anyone interested in how healthcare can improve. We believe that understanding these systemic changes is vital for building a more resilient future.

Below are the latest studies and insights from the health systems and quality improvement community, sorted by their recent submission dates.

📄 health systems and quality improvement

Data quality and associations over 4 years of use of WHO's Clinical Registry - Trauma Module, in Rwanda

A four-year retrospective analysis of the WHO Clinical Registry Trauma Module in Rwanda reveals that while the system captured over 13,000 cases, data quality remained highly variable with significant missingness, ultimately collapsing to 100% when external funding ceased, highlighting the critical dependence of data collection in low-resource settings on sustained financial and training support.

Welgama, I. P., Ntezimana, J. N., Bagahirwa, I., Umuhoza, V., Iradukunda, F., Lange, D., Ghalichi, L., Jayaraman, S., Ch (…)2026-01-25

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Co-developing a Survey on Public Understanding of Sustainable Clinical Research: A Study Protocol

This study protocol outlines a two-phase approach to co-developing and deploying an online survey with Public and Patient Involvement partners to assess public awareness and attitudes toward environmental sustainability in clinical research.

Keegan, D., ONeill, L., Doran, P.2026-01-23

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General healthcare preferences for people aged 50 and over in England: English Longitudinal Study of Ageing

Using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, this study reveals that while general healthcare preferences among adults aged 50 and over in England vary significantly, they follow systematic patterns by age and sex, suggesting these demographic factors can guide initial discussions but should not replace individualized preference elicitation.

Steel, N., Zaninotto, P., Enwo, O. O., James, B.2026-01-21

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Understanding the Experiences and Needs of Participants in Decentralised Clinical Trials: A Qualitative Analysis

This qualitative study of fourteen participants reveals that while decentralised clinical trials offer adaptability and benefits, they also introduce significant challenges such as fragmented care, confusion, and hidden workloads, underscoring the urgent need to redesign trial technologies and processes to better support participant well-being and engagement.

Gamble, E., Heavin, C., Linehan, C.2026-01-15

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