Showcasing differences between quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research.
The literature confirms that much confusion exists regarding the terms quality improvement (QI), evidence-based practice (EBP), and research. A multifaceted approach was used to provide clarity regarding these three equally important concepts. First, the authors present a synthesis of the literature that discusses differences between QI, EBP, and research. Second, the authors introduce a newly created comparative table that synthesizes current literature and showcases differences between QI, EBP, and research. Finally, the authors highlight uses of the comparative table within multiple settings.
Shirey
Maria R
MR
University of Southern Indiana, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Evansville, IN 47712, USA. mrshirey@usi.edu
Hauck
Sheila L
SL
Embree
Jennifer L
JL
Kinner
Tracy J
TJ
Schaar
Gina L
GL
Phillips
Lori A
LA
Ashby
Shelley R
SR
Swenty
Constance F
CF
McCool
Isabella A
IA
D015400:Clinical Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015401:Nursing Administration Research / Q000379:methods*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000379:methods*