Changing Healthcare through Innovation in Clinical Management and Healthcare Policy Strategies: Focus on Quality Improvement for the Patient

Despite continuous advances in medical research, the implementation of evidence-based changes within the healthcare system is often slow and met with resistance. This lag in adopting new practices can significantly hinder improvements in patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality. Transformative initiatives, particularly those that challenge traditional models of care, can drive substantial advancements in health outcomes and patient satisfaction. Understanding the barriers to implementation and identifying successful strategies for change is critical for enhancing the quality of care across various medical specialities.

The primary aim of this Research Topic is to address the systemic challenges that prevent the swift implementation of evidence-based practices in healthcare. By focusing on actionable strategies and policy changes, we seek to showcase research that demonstrates tangible improvements in patient outcomes and healthcare quality. This includes exploring the economic benefits of innovative practices, the efficacy of community-based health interventions, and the impact of digital health tools. Emphasizing public health relevance, we aim to gather insights on effective methods to overcome resistance to change and promote the widespread adoption of innovative healthcare strategies.

This Research Topic invites submissions concentrating on quality improvement within the public health domain, particularly in oncology, haematology, and translational medicine.

Topics of interest include, but are by no means limited to:

- Highlighting successful community-based interventions that have led to improved health outcomes;
- Exploring the economic implications and benefits of quality improvement initiatives in public health, presenting case studies on digital health tools enhancing patient management and health outcomes;
- Discussing policy changes leading to significant public health improvements, particularly in cancer care and chronic disease management;
- Analyzing innovative clinical management strategies within haematology and oncology that have demonstrated measurable benefits.
- Advancing theory or frameworks to better understand the implementation of Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives.

We welcome articles that provide critical insights and practical solutions for enhancing healthcare quality and patient outcomes.

Topic editors Dr. Ion Cristóbal and Dr. Bernadette Pfang are employed by Quirónsalud Healthcare Network, a private company. The other Topic Editors report no competing interests related to this Research Topic.

Keywords: Healthcare innovation, public health policy, healthcare policy strategies, quality improvement, Community-based Interventions, Translational Medicine, Digital Health Tools, Clinical Management Strategies

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.