N7302W Translational Science II: Methodology

This is the second course in a series focused on translational science, building on previous learning to help students grow as advanced practice scholars. The course explores key concepts, models, and methods used to translate and apply research evidence into real-world healthcare practice. Students will choose a specific problem and population, and then develop a quality improvement plan that outlines the issue, its importance, the practice setting, and expected outcomes to support a change in practice.

Course Objectives

  1. Integration
    Apply knowledge and theory from various disciplines to create effective quality improvement plans in healthcare.
  2. Clinical Judgment
    Use the Clinical Judgment Model to guide the development of quality improvement plans.
  3. Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, and Coordination
    Use advanced practice skills in assessment, decision-making, and coordination to design quality improvement plans that improve health outcomes.
  4. Intervention and Evaluation
    Use best practices, policies, and data to support the development and evaluation of quality improvement plans.
  5. Population Health
    Apply public health principles, equity, and advocacy to improve population health through quality improvement planning.
  6. Translational Science
    Use research, quality improvement methods, and evaluation tools to design effective improvement strategies.
  7. Research Ethics
    Apply ethical principles to ensure responsible research and quality improvement planning.
  8. Quality and Safety
    Incorporate quality and safety principles into the development of improvement plans in healthcare.
  9. Communication and Collaboration
    Use team communication and collaboration to strengthen quality improvement efforts.
  10. Systems Thinking
    Identify and apply system-wide, evidence-based strategies to support healthcare improvements.
  11. Informatics
    Use technology ethically and effectively to support the development of quality improvement plans.
  12. Professionalism and Ethics
    Demonstrate accountability, ethical behavior, and professionalism in all aspects of quality improvement work.
  13. Professional Growth
    Show growth as an advanced practice scholar through behaviors that support professional development.
  14. Leadership
    Apply leadership and management skills to guide the development of healthcare improvement initiatives.

Modules

Week 1: Translational Science Framework and Systems Context

The final module of N7301 last semester included resources and sample papers written using the SQUIRE format.

Assignments

The Introduction section of your DNP project, written in SQUIRE format, should be submitted for grading by your advisor.

SQUIRE Introduction section
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcome
Problem description
-Describes the nature and significance of the local problem of system dysfunction identified for the DNP Project.
-Describes the characteristics of organizations or microsystems in which the QI project is to be done.
25 Pts Full Marks0 Pts No Marks25 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcome
Available knowledge
-Summarizes current knowledge of the problem, including relevant previous studies
-Provides a brief global or national summary of current knowledge of the overall problem being addressed
25 Pts Full Marks0 Pts No Marks25 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcome
Rationale
-Describes informal or formal frameworks, models, concepts, and/or theories used to explain the problem,-any reasons or assumptions that were used to develop the intervention(s),-reasons why the intervention(s) is expected to work
25 Pts Full Marks0 Pts No Marks25 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcome
Specific aim
-Describes specific aim (changes/improvements in processes and/or outcomes) of proposed intervention
-Specifies who (champions, supporters) and what (events, observations) triggered decision to make changes, and why now (timing)
25 Pts Full Marks0 Pts No Marks25 pts
Total points: 100

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