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Israeli quality survey: research 'spin-offs'
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|October 6, 1993
Summary
Quality assurance surveys in nursing are valuable when results drive practical action. Masters
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Quality
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Quality assurance (QA) in nursing is crucial for improving patient care.
- Effective QA requires translating survey results into actionable interventions.
- National QA surveys provide a foundation for practical research and development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate how national QA survey findings can inspire practical nursing research.
- To showcase the development of intervention models and tools based on QA data.
- To provide an emulatable model for integrating QA research into nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Utilized findings from a national quality assurance survey in Israel.
- Engaged Masters' students in basing thesis and project work on survey data.
- Supported students in developing practical intervention models and tools.
Main Results:
- Masters' projects and theses directly addressed key areas identified in the QA survey.
- Developed novel intervention models and practical tools for enhancing nursing care.
- Fostered a broader understanding and application of quality assurance principles.
Conclusions:
- Linking national QA surveys to student research effectively translates findings into action.
- This approach directly impacts patient care by creating implementable improvements.
- The model serves as a valuable example for nursing education and practice globally.