Option two

Option two: Listen to this podcast [it is a very interesting exploration regarding the state of medicine before EBP became standard practice] while walking your dog, in the car, or whenever fits your

Instructions
• Complete the assigned reading and search the literature as indicated before participating in discussions. Grading is derived from the depth of your responses. The discussion should be thoughtful, informative, and respectful [refer to grading standards for discussion board assignments].
• Initial posts should be at least 400 words in length and contain at least two scholarly references.
• All posts should be written in alignment with APA standards and with scholarly verbiage.
• Read the prompt below prior to answering the questions:

Choose one of two topics. You only have to choose one of the two options/topics to discuss.
Option one:
Describe a situation at your current or previous place of employment where metrics were not met and an initiative that followed. An example may be long wait times in an outpatient primary care setting resulting in poor patient satisfaction scores. The initiative that followed was to hire an additional medical assistant to help expedite the intake process. Once an initiative is identified answer the questions below:
1. Describe the situation to your classmates.
2. Was this initiative an example of EBP, QI, or research? Why?
3. Why in your opinion is EBP so important?
Option two:
Listen to this podcast [it is a very interesting exploration regarding the state of medicine before EBP became standard practice] while walking your dog, in the car, or whenever fits your busy schedule! https://freakonomics.com/podcast/bad-medicine-part-1-story-98-6/ [Links to an external site.].
Dubner, S. J. [2016, November 30]. Bad medicine, part 1: The story of 98.6. [Ep. 268] [Audio podcast episode]. In Freakonomics. Freakonomics Radio. https://freakonomics.com/podcast/bad-medicine-part-1-story-98-6/
Answer the question below:
1. Describe one of the stories/examples in this podcast that was interesting to you.
2. Is this example EBP, QI, or research?
3. Why in your opinion is EBP so important?

Discussion 1

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Overview

In this discussion, you will consider the differences between research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement and describe the importance and purpose of EBP.

Objectives

This assignment aligns to the following course objective[s]:

• Compare and contrast research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement as related to nursing practice. [ME I, III, V; EBP Comp 2]

This assignment aligns to the following module objective[s]:

• Differentiate EBP, research, and QI
• Describe the interrelationship between EBP, research, and QI, and the application to nursing practice
• Make a case for evidence-based practice in nursing

Time

The time estimated to complete the discussion board assignment is 2-4 hours; however, there is no set time limit on this assignment.

Instructions

• Complete the assigned reading and search the literature as indicated before participating in discussions.  Grading is derived from the depth of your responses. The discussion should be thoughtful, informative, and respectful [refer to grading standards for discussion board assignments].
• Initial posts should be at least 400 words in length and contain at least two scholarly references.
• All posts should be writtenin alignment with APA standards and with scholarly verbiage.
• Read the prompt below prior to answering the questions:

 

Choose one of two topics. You only have to choose one of the two options/topics to discuss.

Option one:

Describe a situation at your current or previous place of employment where metrics were not met and an initiative that followed. An example may be long wait times in an outpatient primary care setting resulting in poor patient satisfaction scores. The initiative that followed was to hire an additional medical assistant to help expedite the intake process. Once an initiative is identified answer the questions below:

1. Describe the situation to your classmates.
2. Was this initiative an example of EBP, QI, or research? Why?
3. Why in your opinion is EBP so important?

Option two:

Listen to this podcast [it is a very interesting exploration regarding the state of medicine before EBP became standard practice] while walking your dog, in the car, or whenever fits your busy schedule! https://freakonomics.com/podcast/bad-medicine-part-1-story-98-6/ [Links to an external site.].

Dubner, S. J. [2016, November 30]. Bad medicine, part 1: The story of 98.6. [Ep. 268] [Audio podcast episode]. In Freakonomics. Freakonomics Radio. https://freakonomics.com/podcast/bad-medicine-part-1-story-98-6/

Answer the question below: 

1. Describe one of the stories/examples in this podcast that was interesting to you.
2. Is this example EBP, QI, or research?
3. Why in your opinion is EBP so important?