Section 1: Research vs. Evidence-Based Practice vs. Quality Improvement

Learn how to categorize your own proposed projects and follow the appropriate methodology with a discussion of the difference between research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement.

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References

  • Bryant R, Rodgers C, & Stone S. (2013). Enhancing pediatric oncology nursing care through research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing 30(3); 123-128.
  • Mick, J. Addition of a decision point in evidence-based practice process steps to distinguish EBP, research and quality improvement methodologies. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing 12(3); 179-181. 
  • Saeed, SA, Bloch RM, & Silver, S. (2015). Role of leadership in narrowing the gap between science and practice: Improving treatment outcomes at the systems level. Psychiatric Quarterly 86; 311-323. 

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