Implementing and Evaluating for Evidence-Based Practice

Catalog description

Builds on Nursing 960/Nursing 959 using innovation science and quality improvement research to examine the applicability of evidence-based practice (EBP) or practice guidelines in organizational settings, translating evidence into a practice protocol, implementing the protocol, and evaluating effectiveness of the EBP in improving outcomes. Quality improvement models/processes as methods of using EBP to improve outcomes of a group, population or community are addressed. Evaluation strategies include program evaluation designs and metrics, comparative research designs, use of appropriate statistical analysis, fidelity of the intervention, outcome measurement, and sustainability. Prerequisite: (Nursing 960 and 970) or Nursing 959