At ISQua’s 41st International Conference in São Paulo, we had the pleasure of showcasing an incredible range of research and innovation from participants around the world. Each year, our poster competition highlights the dedication, creativity, and impact of professionals striving to improve health care quality and safety globally. 

This year, we selected three outstanding posters across three categories: Best Local Poster, Best International Poster, and Best Poster Presented by an ISQua Fellow. We are delighted to announce the winners below — congratulations to all for their exceptional contributions and commitment to advancing quality in health care! 

Best Local Poster presented by: Fellipe Camargo Ferreira Dias, titled ‘A Transformação Digital na Saúde: Tecnologia como facilitadora da melhoria continua dos processos clínicos’ 

Our judge commented, ‘This is an innovative, relevant and replicable work, demonstrating the use of artificial intelligence in early identification of clinical deterioration in hospital inpatient units, with great impact in identification rates, teams' average response time and mortality.’ 

Best International Poster presented by: Ya-Ting Tang, titled ‘Study on Using Multiple Teaching Strategies to Improve the Ability of Nursing Attendants to Perform Nasogastric Tube Care’  

Our judge commented, ‘A very simple study, well presented. Chosen as the winner as it evaluates both the satisfaction of patients and the accuracy of NG placement.’ 

Best Poster presented by an ISQua Fellow: Rafhael B. A. Santos, titled ‘From Assessment to Action: Strengthening Patient Safety Culture in a Teaching Maternity Hospital’ 

Our judge commented, ‘Maternal safety remains a global concern. The poster highlights key statistics and WHO priorities, emphasising that a system-based patient safety approach — alongside clinical improvements — is essential to prevent maternal and neonatal complications.’ 

Well done to everyone who submitted their work!