title: Research study or quality improvement project?
abstract: Understanding whether a project is a research study or a QI project is important from both clinical and regulatory perspectives. Both types of activities make useful contributions but have distinct approaches, procedures, and outcomes. Novice researchers or QI participants are encouraged to seek guidance through mentorship with an experienced researcher or a QI project leader.
authors: Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
authors: Jane V
authors: JV
authors: Arndt
authors: Debra S
authors: DS
authors: Netsch
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D028744:Ethics Committees, Research; D032984:Ethics, Research; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D010030:Ostomy / Q000451:nursing; D058996:Quality Improvement; D012107:Research Design; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000941:ethics; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000451:nursing