Dataset related to the characteristics of the champion that influence the implementation of quality improvement programs in health facilities in Haiti

Background Quality improvement in Healthcare is the new fashion actually. Rich countries and developing countries alike are trying to implement quality improvement initiatives to improve their performance and the quality of care. There is evidence in the scientific literature that the existence of a “champion” can play an important role in the successful implementation of quality improvement strategies. Most of the time, people get stuck at the implementation level: they know what to do but they fail to execute it in the organizational setting. That’s where a champion can be useful to facilitate the success of the change. There is a paucity of research on the link between the champion and the implementation of quality improvement programs. The aim of the study was to investigate the perceptions of stakeholders about the characteristics and qualities of the champion that could facilitate the successful implementation of quality improvement programs in health care settings in Haiti. Data collection We used a semi-structured interview guide and a small group discussion guide. Most of the interviews were face to face and were conducted between April and September 2019. Respondents were interviewed about their experience with a champion, their ideas on the qualities and characteristics of successful champions, and what obstacles can prevent them from succeeding in their efforts to facilitate positive change. Most interviews were conducted in Haitian Creole or French by trained qualitative researchers. One interview was conducted in English. Most of the material was audio-recorded and transcribed for analysis, except for one semi-structured interview and the small group discussions, as some participants were not comfortable with the recording. Data analysis We applied a grounded theory approach with Atlas-ti software for the data analysis and interpretation. We predefined two codes that capture the facilitators and the obstacles linked to the champions’ success. All 21 transcripts were revised and compared using the constant comparison method. Then, we considered the themes that emerged from the data (taking into account each category) according to the core meaning of participants. The themes were reviewed several times to make sure they are accurate and grounded in the data. Those data could help you to get a better understanding of the quality and the characteristics of the champions that play a critical role in the implementation of quality improvement programs. The data are transcripts of interviews with stakeholders in the health facilities. In the articles, we extract some quotes from the data in order to illustrate some findings. But the raw data provide more information about the topics of champions and quality improvement.背景 医疗领域的质量改进（Quality Improvement）现已成为全球学术与实践领域的热门方向。无论是发达国家还是发展中国家，均积极推行质量改进举措，以提升医疗服务绩效与照护质量。现有科学文献证实，“倡导者（champion）”的存在对质量改进策略的成功落地具有关键推动作用。多数情况下，项目实施会陷入瓶颈：执行者明晰行动方向，却难以在组织环境中落地执行。此时，倡导者便可发挥助力变革成功的核心作用。目前针对倡导者与质量改进项目实施之间关联的研究仍较为匮乏。本研究旨在调研利益相关者（stakeholder）对海地医疗场景下质量改进倡导者的特征与特质的认知，为质量改进项目的成功落地提供实践参考。 数据收集 本研究采用半结构化访谈（semi-structured interview）指南与小组讨论（small group discussion）指南开展调研。绝大多数访谈为面对面形式，于2019年4月至9月间完成。受访对象需分享其与倡导者的合作经历、对成功倡导者应具备的特质与特征的看法，以及阻碍倡导者推动积极变革的各类障碍。多数访谈由经过培训的定性研究（qualitative research）人员以海地克里奥尔语（Haitian Creole）或法语完成，仅1次访谈采用英语进行。除1次半结构化访谈与小组讨论外，其余多数访谈资料均进行了录音与转录以供分析——部分参与者对录音存在顾虑。 数据分析 本研究采用扎根理论（Grounded Theory）方法，并借助Atlas.ti软件开展数据分析与解读。预先设定了两类编码，分别对应与倡导者成功相关的促进因素与阻碍因素。采用持续比较法对全部21份转录文本进行修订与比对。随后，结合参与者的核心表述，对从数据中提炼出的主题（兼顾各分类维度）进行梳理。主题经多次复核，以确保其准确性与数据锚定性。 本研究数据可助力学界进一步明晰在质量改进项目落地中发挥关键作用的倡导者的特质与特征。本数据集包含海地医疗机构利益相关者的访谈转录文本。论文中仅摘录了部分数据引述以阐释研究发现，而原始数据可提供更多与倡导者及质量改进相关的主题信息。