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NUR880 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH CARE

Module 1 Discussion

Evidence-Based Practice as a Problem Solving Approach

After reviewing the model depicted as Figure 1.1 in Melnyk & Morrison-Beedy text depicting evidence-based practice as a problem solving approach, complete and discuss the following:

What are your thoughts about this model and its relevance to your practice?

How does this problem solving model align with the steps of the evidence-based practice process?

 

NUR880 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH CARE

Module 2 Discussion

National Nursing Quality Indicators

After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, complete and discuss the following:

Select one of the national quality indicators.

Explore the strategies used within a healthcare organization to meet those indicators and the impact of not meeting them.

Discuss the indicator chosen and provide examples of how it impacts a healthcare organization.

 

NUR880 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH CARE

Module 3 Discussion

Theoretical Framework & Intervention Study

After studying Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, complete and discuss the following:

Identify a theoretical framework that could guide an intervention study in your practice area.

Describe the framework and discuss how it would guide the design of a proposed project to improve outcomes.

 

NUR880 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH CARE

Module 4 Discussion

Intervention Study Analysis

After studying Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources, complete and discuss the following:

Find a recent intervention study in reported in the literature.

Provide an overview of the study and discuss the ethical and rigor issues discussed in the publication.

What suggestions do you have to enhance the rigor of the study’s design, data collection and data analysis?

NUR880 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH CARE

Module 5 Discussion

DQ1 Controlling Researcher Bias

Controlling researcher bias is a challenge because you are invested in the study purpose and innovation otherwise you would not be conducting the study.

Identify and discuss three strategies that you could use to control any potential bias.

How would you analyze publications or other means of disseminating findings for any bias?

DQ2 DNP's Role as a Change Agent

One of the roles of the DNP is to serve as a change agent sharing evidence to support modifying practices or process to improve outcomes.

What strategies would you use to explain intervention study data to encourage the interprofessional team to adapt change?

How would you deal with resistance to change despite the evidence?

 

NUR880 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTH CARE

Module 6 Discussion

Takeaways & Reflection

In this discussion, consider all that you have learned in this course, write a reflective discussion post about the following:

List the top three takeaways that have made an impact on your DNP journey.

How have the three takeaways impacted you as a healthcare professional?