title: Research and quality improvement: different processes, different evidence.
abstract: Two sources commonly used for evidence-based practice include research findings and quality improvement (QI) reports. However, they often are implemented improperly. It is important for nurses to distinguish between research and QI. A tool for making such a distinction is presented.
authors.affiliation: Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Daria L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Kring
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014481:United States