Quality improvement (QI) measures aim to improve health services. However, commonly used strategies for QI do not change practice or improve patient care. ReBEQI will narrow the gap between research and practice through a research-based approach to QI. We will establish a framework for the selection, implementation and evaluation of QI interventions that address identified barriers to change and that can be tailored to local circumstances.

· How can I develop effective quality improvement programs?
· Which theories can support effective quality improvement programs?
· Are there examples of good quality improvement programs?
· Are there tools that can help me?
· Has anyone evaluated the process of putting together a quality improvement program?

We have developed a tool called NorthStar that can answer these and similar questions.