1. Introduction The Quadruple Aim in healthcare expands upon the Triple Aim framework by adding the dimension of improving the work life of healthcare providers. It emphasizes four interconnected goals: Enhancing patient experience. Improving population health. Reducing costs. Supporting the work life of healthcare providers. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) integrates the best available research evidence with […]

To Prepare: Read the articles by Sikka, Morath, & Leape (2015); Crabtree, Brennan, Davis, & Coyle (2016); and Kim et al. (2016) provided in the Resources. Reflect on how EBP might impact (or not impact) the Quadruple Aim in healthcare. Consider the impact that EBP may have on factors impacting these quadruple aim elements, such […]

1. Introduction Evidence-based practice (EBP) requires clinicians to identify relevant clinical issues, formulate structured research questions, and evaluate peer-reviewed evidence. A critical step in this process is analyzing the research methodologies used in original studies. Methodology determines the reliability, validity, and applicability of findings to clinical practice. This study focuses on the clinical issue of […]

In this Assignment, you will identify clinical areas of interest and inquiry and practice searching for research in support of maintaining or changing these practices. You will also analyze this research to compare research methodologies employed. To Prepare: Review the Resources and identify a clinical issue of interest that can form the basis of a […]

In this Discussion, you will visit a site and interview people who work there about risks for disease transmission, then report on your findings. To prepare, select which site you will visit from the following options: High school nurse’s office Water treatment plant Public health department Pediatrician’s office Create a brief description of your setting, […]