Related Experiment Video
Updated: Nov 10, 2025

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
Published on: February 16, 2011
Critical Thinking Tools for Quality Improvement Projects
Kimberly Whiteman1, Jason Yaglowski2, Kimberly Stephens3
1Kimberly Whiteman is an associate professor of nursing at Waynesburg University, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.
Topic:
This article explores the use of 4 quality improvement tools and 2 evidence-based practice tools that, when used within the nursing process, encourage critical thinking about quality issues.
Clinical Relevance:
Patients and families expect to receive patient-centered, high-quality, and cost-effective care. Caring for critically ill patients is challenging and requires nurses to engage in quality improvement efforts to ensure that they provide evidence-based care.
Purpose Of Paper:
To explore the use of critical thinking tools and evidence-based practice tools in assessing and diagnosing quality issues in the clinical setting.
Content Covered:
The nursing process serves as the framework for problem solving. Some commonly used critical thinking tools for assessing and diagnosing quality issues are described, including the Spaghetti Diagram, the 5 Whys, the Cause and Effect Diagram, and the Pareto chart.
More Related Videos
10:39Qualitative and Quantitative Validation of Tools with Rating Scales Aimed at Assessing the Quality of University Service-Learning
Published on: August 29, 2025
13:44Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques
Published on: December 9, 2022
Related Concept Videos
Critical Thinking II
Critical Thinking I
Patient-centered Care
Critical Thinking
Colleges and universities are...
Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
Quality Assurance