This Kaiser Permanente research training is presented by June L. Rondinelli, RN, MSN. It is the twentieth video in a series of twenty that goes over nursing research. In this online lecture, she focuses defining outcomes research describe the components of Donabedian’s Model of Quality Health Care, listing nurse sensitive outcomes, and discussing places to find practice guidelines. Overall, the presenter discusses outcomes research as a way to evaluate change in nursing practice. Watching this presentation can help to strengthen the understanding of what research is and the purpose of why it is conducted.
As outlined by Rondinelli, outcomes research was established to look at the end point of patient care. It is a tool that evaluates the results of something that is researched. For example, it can be looking at the status of people after receiving care and the methods used to attain wanted results. Outcomes research is the use of evaluation methods, along with epidemiology and economic theory. In addition, outcomes research is helpful in impacting the creation of policies and procedures, guidelines, and even public health policies.
Rondinelli shared about the Donabedian’s Model of Quality Health Care. The model discusses three major connected …show more content…
Most of these outcomes are described as evidence-based practice models. Common steps for formulating these models is by performing analytical reviews of the research literature. It can be from obtaining baseline information from outcomes research. Implementation of the information and evaluation of the results occurs in evidence-based practice models. It is also significant to incorporate findings into the clinical setting. The different evidence base practice models include the Iowa Model of EBP to Promote Quality Care, the ACE Star Model, and Stetler