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Importance of Topic to Practice
Quality improvement (QI) has been an increasing area of focus in health care since the late 1990s and is a growing area of interest in health care models, mandates and legislation globally (1,2). Dietitians are integral members of health care teams, and knowledge of QI methodologies and practices is essential for the ability to participate in and enable health care innovation, change and sustainability. While dietitians are trained in research methods, traditional