Intervention Effectiveness Research

Description

Do interventions improve health outcomes? This volume provides a model and road map to answer clinical questions related to intervention effectiveness research, quality improvement, and program evaluations. It offers clear and simple guidance for all phases of a clinical inquiry projects from planning through dissemination and communication of results and findings. The book emphasizes the value and importance of leveraging existing data to advance research, practice, and quality improvement efforts. Intervention and Effectiveness Research is a practical guide for organizing and navigating the intersections of research and practice. Structure, process and outcome worksheets for every step are provided together with examples from diverse settings and populations to lead readers through the process of implementing their own projects. The author guides readers through the process of designing, implementing, and evaluating project s. This book is intended for teachers of DNP and PhD programs in nursing and other disciplines, their students, and healthcare leaders who need to leverage data to demonstrate care quality and outcomes. Front Matter ....Pages i-xix Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Key Concepts, Definitions, and Frameworks (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 3-15 Problem-Intervention-Outcome Meta-Model (PIO MM): A Conceptual Meta Model for Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement Activities, and Program Evaluation (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 17-28 Problem-Intervention-Outcome Meta-Model Project Design (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 29-39 Tools for Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement Activities, and Program Evaluation (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 41-52 Descriptive Analysis and Interpretation (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 53-62 Inferential Analysis and Interpretation (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 63-75 Exploratory Data Analysis (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 77-85 Ethical Considerations (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 87-95 Front Matter ....Pages 97-97 Use the Worksheets and PIO MM Figure (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 99-105 Know the Literature (Worksheet A) (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 107-118 Define the Problem (Worksheet B) (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 119-129 Describe the Intervention (Worksheet C) (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 131-142 Define the Outcome (Worksheet D) (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 143-153 Plan the Analysis (Worksheet E) (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 155-165 Interpret the Results (Worksheet F) (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 167-178 Disseminate the Findings (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 179-203 Synthesis, Next Steps, and Epilogue (Karen A. Monsen)....Pages 205-209