EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND THE QUADRUPLE AIM
Healthcare organizations continually seek to optimize healthcare performance. For years, this approach was a three-pronged one known as the Triple Aim, with efforts focused on improved population health, enhanced patient experience, and lower healthcare costs.
More recently, this approach has evolved to a Quadruple Aim by including a focus on improving the work life of healthcare providers. Each of these measures are impacted by decisions made at the organizational level, and organizations have increasingly turned to EBP to inform and justify these decisions.
RESOURCES
· Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2023).
Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice (5th ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
· Chapter 1, “Making the Case for Evidence-Based Practice and Cultivating a Spirit of Inquiry” (pp. 7–36
· Boller, J. (2017).
Nurse educators: Leading health care to the quadruple aim sweet spot.Links to an external site.
Journal of Nursing Education, 56(12), 707–708. doi:10.3928/01484834-20171120-01
· Crabtree, E., Brennan, E., Davis, A., & Coyle, A. (2016).
Improving patient care through nursing engagement in evidence-based practiceLinks to an external site.
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· Kim, S. C., Stichler, J. F., Ecoff, L., Brown, C. E., Gallo, A.-M., & Davidson, J. E. (2016).
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· Melnyk, B.M., Fineout-Overhold, E., Stillwell, S.B., & Williamson, K.M. (2010).
Evidence-based practice step-by-step: The seven steps of evidence-based practiceLinks to an external site.
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· Melnyk, B. M., Gallagher-Ford, L., Long, L. E., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2014).
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· Sikka, R., Morath, J. M., & Leape, L. (2015).
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Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
To Prepare:
· Read the articles by Sikka, Morath, & Leape (2015); Crabtree, Brennan, Davis, & Coyle (2016); and Kim et al. (2016) provided in the Resources.
· Reflect on how EBP might impact (or not impact) the Quadruple Aim in healthcare.
· Consider the impact that EBP may have on factors impacting these quadruple aim elements, such as preventable medical errors or healthcare delivery.
To Complete:
Write a brief analysis (no longer than 2 pages) of the connection between EBP and the Quadruple Aim.
Your analysis should address how EBP might (or might not) help reach the Quadruple Aim, including each of the four measures of:
· Patient experience
· Population health
· Costs
· Work life of healthcare providers
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Rubric
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Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWrite a brief analysis of the connection between evidence-based practice and the Quadruple Aim. Your analysis should address how evidence-based practice might (or might not) help reach the Quadruple Aim, including each of the four measures of:· Patient experience· Population health· Costs· Work life of healthcare providers |
| 85 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting—Paragraph Development and Organization:Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria. |
| 5 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting—English Writing Standards:Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation. |
| 5 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting—The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. |
| 5 pts | ||||
Total Points: 100 |
