Dagenais C. auteur aut IRD Proulx M. auteur aut IRD Hot A. auteur aut IRD McSween-Cadieux E. auteur aut IRD Villemin R. auteur aut IRD Gautier L. auteur aut IRD Oliveira S. R. D. auteur aut IRD Cloos P. auteur aut IRD Traverson Lola auteur aut IRD Zinszer K. auteur aut IRD Ridde Valéry auteur aut IRD text journalArticle eng text/pdf reformatted digital access Lessons learned convey information and experiences that were studied when carrying out projects or policies, in order to improve procedures and practices to better cope with future similar problems in other contexts. Although the term lessons learned appears in the titles of thousands of scientific articles, most do not describe how these lessons were produced or the level of rigor involved in their development. As part of a project aimed at deriving lessons from hospitals' resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic in five countries (the HoSPiCOVID project), we sought to systematised the process of producing these lessons. To do so, we conducted a rapid review to identify the best ways of developing quality lessons learned (QLLs). A QLL results from a systematic process of collecting, compiling, and analysing data derived from a research project. The rapid review follows the same key steps as a systematic review, adapted to a more accelerated and pragmatic format. From 1,881 documents initially identified, 18 were retained. Their analysis identified three principles to guide the process of developing QLLs: 1) Creating a supportive climate; 2) Choosing the right leaders or facilitators for the process; and 3) Engaging in a scientific approach. Based on these findings, we developed a guide comprising 11 steps, structured into two main phases: preparatory steps for QLL development, and steps for identifying and formulating QLLs. This guide offers a structured process for teams seeking to enhance the rigor, clarity, and potential transferability of the lessons they formulate. specialized Rapid review quality lessons learned (QLLs) Quebec hospitals'resilience COVID-19 pandemic project 056 124 18 1 2546691 [11 p.] 2025 https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010095554 10.1080/16549716.2025.2546691 [F B010095554] https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010095554 https://horizon.documentation.ird.fr/exl-doc/pleins_textes/2025-12/010095554.pdf IRD - Base Horizon / Pleins textes 2025-12-10 2026-06-12 fdi:010095554 fre