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. 2020 Apr/Jun;35(2):102-107.
doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000422.

Development and Implementation of a Model for Research, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, and Innovation

Mary Hagle  1 , Darcy Dwyer, Lynn Gettrust, Dana Lusk, Kristen Peterson, Sherry Tennies
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Development and Implementation of a Model for Research, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, and Innovation

Mary Hagle et al. J Nurs Care Qual. 2020 Apr/Jun.

Abstract

Background: Our medical center nursing council evaluated its current evidence-based practice (EBP) model and decided to consider alternatives.

Problem: No models were inclusive of major nursing activities, such as EBP and quality improvement (QI) projects and research studies.

Approach: A model was developed, meeting the criteria of accessibility, ease of use, and reflective of professional practice activities: EBP and QI projects, research studies, and innovation. In the new model, I Model for Advancing Quality Patient Centered Care, professional practice is represented by 3 "I's": Inquiry, Improvement, and Innovation.

Outcomes: The model provides an algorithm with steps and decision points for nurses to follow based on a question from a clinical issue or problem. The model was approved by nursing-shared governance and is used for guiding relevant projects.

Conclusion: The I Model guides the nurse in inquiry or improvement while supporting a culture of innovation in professional practice.

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