Improving care in pediatric urology—A primer on quality improvement methodology and how to apply it to pediatric urology

Abstract

In the current era of disruptive technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, stem cell research, and other biotechnological advancements, some may wonder what all the hype is about quality improvement and patient safety (QIPS). With the healthcare climate trending toward merit and value-based reimbursement programs rather than the historical metric of volume, now more than ever, physicians, healthcare institutions, and patients are gaining greater interest in the quality of care they provide and receive [1,2].