title: Use of a problem-based learning exercise to teach the lean 8-step problem-solving method.
abstract: Doctor of nursing practice (DNP) graduates must be prepared to lead quality improvement (QI) initiatives in health care settings; however, effective and feasible teaching strategies pose a challenge for many DNP program faculties. This article describes a successful and practical problem-based learning exercise for students to work through the QI process using the Lean 8-step problem-solving method. Suggestions for faculty and recommendations for future activities are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Author Affiliations: Assistant Professors, College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky.
authors.forename: Elizabeth G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Tovar
authors.forename: Nora
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Warshawsky
mesh_terms: D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D058996:Quality Improvement / Q000458:organization & administration; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*