QI - burn out nursing

Fall 2024

Drs DeFazio & Dixon

Nursing 631

Assignment Quality Improvement – Assessing Quality Improvement Studies

Directions

Review the Squire 2.0 guidelines and using one of the articles provided respond to all questions.

Answer the following questions using a narrative style and provide examples from the article selected. This assignment is expected to be about 4 pages. It should be double spaced using Times Roman 12 font. The 7th edition of the APA Manual should be used.

Abstract- Does it contain all the key elements such as background etc.? (10 points)

Introduction:

Is the problem clearly described with enough information to support the significance?

Does the literature review contain sufficient relevant studies?

Are the aims of the Project clear? (20 points)

Methods:

Are the methods clear and can they be replicated?

Are validity and reliability of any tools described?

Does the analysis use appropriate qualitative and /or quantitative methods to draw inferences from the data?

Are ethical considerations addressed? For example, IRB and/or conflict of interest.

(20 points)

Results:

Is there a clear description of measurements over time?

Is there a detailed explanation of processes and outcomes?

Is any interaction that occurred that could have influenced the results described?

Is there discussion of any associations between outcomes, interventions or other factors

Were there any unexpected findings benefits or problems?

Is missing data reported? (20 points)

Discussion:

Are all key findings discussed and related to the aims and rationale of the Project?

Were there any limitations?

How can this QI Project contribute to the body of nursing knowledge?

Future recommendations? (10 points)

APA and Writing style including grammar will be 20 points of the grade. This included the reference list which will follow APA style.

Provide a reference list of articles used as well as Squire articles distributed in class. This includes any of the Squire articles, the QI article selected and any other you wish to add. The minimum number of references is three.

Grading for QI Paper Nursing 631

TITLE

Student

Abstract	10 points Abstract correctly and includes all components	9-5 points Abstract evaluated but some components not clear or missing.	4-0 points Evaluation not complete. Important components missing.
Introduction	20 Evaluates problem statement and literature review correctly. Clearly understands how to evaluate QI literature	19 -10 points Discusses literature review and problem statement but could add more critique based on a QI review	9-0 points Minimal evidence of critiquing literature and problem statement.

Methods	20 points Evaluates methods thoroughly Validity and reliability evaluated. The qualitative or quantitative methods are critiqued for appropriateness to QI study. All Squire components included.	19 -10 points Adequate evaluation of methods section with the Squire method applied with minimal components missing.	9-0 points Lacks evidence of a complete critique. Restates methods without critiquing.
Results	20 points Evaluation includes measurements used over time and explained Outcomes and processes are thoroughly evaluated. Squire Criteria regarding missing data, findings etc. are all included.	19-10 points Most of the components are included and adequately summarized. There is evidence of understanding the Squire criteria in regards to results.	9-0 points Lack of good understanding on how to apply Squire criteria to the results section. Major components not evaluated.

Discussion	10 points	9-5 points	4-0 points
	Examines all key components of the discussion. Examines clearly if key findings relate to the aims and rationale of the Project. how the authors meets the Squire Criteria	Examines most of the components and adequately considers the relationship of the key findings to the aim and rationale of the Project	Does not evaluate or minimally evaluates if the key findings relate to the aims and rationale

Grammar & Writing Style References	20 points	19-10 points	9-0 points
	No APA errors, follows 7th Edition, writing meets scholarly expectations. References included and meets expectations	Minor APA errors Writing mostly consistent with scholarly expectations. References adequate	Major APA errors. Writing does not meet scholarly expectations. References not included