Discussion: Evaluation of Outcomes
NURS 8410 Week 10 Discussion: Evaluation of Outcomes
Discussion: Evaluation of Outcomes
As you translate evidence into practice, it is essential to consider how you will evaluate the outcomes. As introduced in Week 8, you are likely to encounter barriers as you integrate research findings into practice. Using a framework for evaluation can assist in minimizing those barriers.
As a nurse engaged in advanced practice, it is now time to take your practicum project to the next level—evaluating the outcomes you identified for the Week 9 Discussion and then developing new practice guidelines.
To prepare for Discussion: Evaluation of Outcomes:
- The course text, Translation of Evidence Into Nursing and Health Care Practice, provides a list of questions that should be considered when planning for evaluation. See page 239 for this list of questions.
- Review the Learning Resources focusing on the various evaluation frameworks presented. Select a framework and determine how you would evaluate the outcomes you identified in the Week 9 Discussion.
- Based on the possible results of your evaluation, envision new practice guidelines you would develop.
- What new standards of care might this lead to?
By Day 3 of Discussion: Evaluation of Outcomes
Post a cohesive scholarly response that addresses the following:
- In the first line of your posting, state the outcomes you are addressing (those you initially identified in the Week 9 Discussion).
- How would you evaluate the outcomes? Support your response with evidence from the literature.
- What new practice guidelines would you create based on your evaluation of those outcomes?
- Discuss any new standards of care that would be appropriate based on the new practice guidelines.
Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.
By Day 6 of Discussion: Evaluation of Outcomes
Respond to two of your colleagues in one or more of the following ways:
- Ask a probing question, substantiated with additional background information, evidence, or research.
- Share an insight from having read your colleagues’ postings, synthesizing the information to provide new perspectives.
- Offer and support an alternative perspective using readings from the classroom and/or from your own research in the Walden Library.
- Validate an idea with your own experience and additional research.
- Make a suggestion based on additional evidence drawn from readings or after synthesizing multiple postings.
- Expand on your colleagues’ postings by providing additional insights or contrasting perspectives based on readings and evidence.
Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what you learned and/or any insights you gained as a result of the comments made by your colleagues.
Be sure to support your work with specific citations from this week’s Learning Resources and any additional sources.
