Methodologies for Improving Health Outcomes: Introduction outlines the differences among research, quality activities, and practice. The activity provides an introduction to the four methodologies that will be examined, and the impact on health outcomes. This module must be taken first.
Presenter:
Elizabeth A. Schlenk, PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Professor
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Learning Outcomes:
- Differentiate among research, quality activities, and practice
- Discuss the role of evidence-based practice in quality of care
- Discuss the importance of practice-focused scholarship in quality of care
- Briefly describe four methodologies to improve health outcomes
- Apply the quality improvement methodology to a case study
Contact Hour: 1
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