A new open textbook, Quality in healthcare: Assessing what we do, has been published in Open Textbooks @ UQ.
About the book 
Quality in Healthcare: Assessing What We Do is an open educational resource specifically designed to enhance the knowledge of undergraduate nursing and midwifery students in research, clinical improvement, and clinical audit processes. Recognising the pivotal role nurses and midwives play in elevating the quality of care provided to patients, women, and families, it offers a foundational understanding that bridges theory with practical application.
It equips students with the skills to apply research to clinical practice, comprehend the ethical principles associated with research, and develop frameworks for formulating research questions. The book also guides students in quality care enhancement and the analysis of findings from quality improvement activities.
The book includes interactive learning activities to help foster an appreciation for the significant contributions nurses and midwives can make to advancing healthcare quality.
Open Textbooks @ UQ
Open Textbooks @ UQ is The University of Queensland’s open book creation platform. You can author a new open textbook or adapt an existing open textbook for your course.
- Tailor content to suit your course.
- Add local context, Indigenous perspectives and a diversity of viewpoints.
- Update your book immediately and easily.
There are also Open Textbook @ UQ grants available to help UQ academics to adapt or create open textbooks and use them in courses.
Create or use open textbooks has for more information about the service.
Like to learn more?
Email pressbooks@library.uq.edu.au for more information about creating or adapting open textbooks.