Differences Among Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, and Research
Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 2011All neuroscience nurses must be able to evaluate different avenues to inform their practice and solve clinical problems. The three methodologies discussed in this article have particular strengths in certain situations and require different skill sets, time, and resources.
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Evidence-Based Administrative Guideline: Quality Improvement in Nursing Homes
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 2005Those staff members involved in a quality improvement program for a nursing home play a significant role in ensuring quality care for older adults. Use of the evidence-based administrative guideline "Quality Improvement in Nursing Homes" (Dyck, 2003) can provide a template for the implementation of a research-based quality program.
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Evidence-Based Guidelines and Critical Pathways for Quality Improvement
Pediatrics, 1999Clinical practice guidelines have a long and distinguished tradition in pediatrics. Currently, the American Academy of Pediatrics has developed more than 15 practice guidelines and more than 250 clinical policy statements. In the past, practice guidelines have been used to improve care through the dissemination of evidence-based, clinically effective ...
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Evidence-Based Design Features Improve Sleep Quality Among Psychiatric Inpatients
HERD: Health Environments Research & Design Journal, 2017Objective: The primary aim of the present study was to compare sleep characteristics pre- and post-move into a state-of-the-art mental health facility, which offered private sleeping quarters. Background: Significant evidence points toward sleep disruption among psychiatric inpatients. It is unclear, however, how environmental factors (e.g., dorm-style
Ryan J L, Pyrke +5 more
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Showcasing Differences Between Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, and Research
The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 2011The literature confirms that much confusion exists regarding the terms quality improvement (QI), evidence-based practice (EBP), and research. A multifaceted approach was used to provide clarity regarding these three equally important concepts. First, the authors present a synthesis of the literature that discusses differences between QI, EBP, and ...
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Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, and Research
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Evidence-based Quality Improvement in University Language Didactics
Language Learning in Higher Education, 2018Abstract This report describes the opportunities, challenges and limits of evidence-based quality improvement in university language teaching. Using treffpunkt sprachen – Centre for Language, Plurilingualism and Didactics at the University of Graz as an example, it provides a brief explanation of the centre and then presents the prioritization of ...
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The Vermont Oxford Network: Evidence-Based Quality Improvement for Neonatology
Pediatrics, 1999The Vermont Oxford Network is a voluntary collaborative group of health professionals committed to improving the effectiveness and efficiency of medical care for newborn infants and their families through a coordinated program of research, education, and quality-improvement projects.
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The Mountain Model for Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement Initiatives
AJN, American Journal of NursingABSTRACT This article introduces the Mountain Model, the first conceptual model for evidence-based practice quality improvement (EBPQI) initiatives. The Mountain Model merges modern evidence-based practice (EBP) and quality improvement (QI) paradigm principles into a unified conceptual framework with the goal of disseminating and sustaining ...
Julee, Waldrop, Jayne Jennings, Dunlap
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Diffusing Confusion Among Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, and Research
JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 2007In this department, hot topics in nursing outcomes, research, and evidence-based practice relevant to the nurse administrator are highlighted. The goal is to discuss the practical implications for nurse leaders in diverse healthcare settings. Content includes evidence-based projects and decision making, locating measurement tools for quality ...
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