Is it research?
Although the two important processes have many shared methods, they also have distinct features that need to be made explicit, especially when sharing findings in a public arena. Let nurses take the lead in forthright reporting of findings, by clearly identifying their origins and making recommendations for future investigations--both in research and organizational improvement projects.
Martin
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Nursing Research, Wright State University-Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health, Dayton, OH 45435, USA.
D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006805:Human Experimentation; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D017749:Total Quality Management