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Research or quality improvement?. Making the decision

N E Thurston1, L A Watson, M A Reimer

  • 1Nursing Research Programs, Foothills Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|July 1, 1993
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Distinguishing between nursing research and quality improvement projects can be challenging for administrators. Established guidelines help clarify these distinctions while protecting patients, hospitals, and researchers.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Administration
  • Healthcare Management
  • Clinical Practice

Background:

  • Nursing administrators frequently encounter challenges in differentiating between research projects and quality improvement initiatives.
  • This distinction is crucial for regulatory compliance, ethical considerations, and resource allocation within healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide clear guidelines for nursing administrators to distinguish between research and quality improvement projects.
  • To ensure the protection of patient rights and responsibilities, alongside those of the hospital and the investigator.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of existing literature on research and quality improvement definitions.
  • Development of a framework based on established ethical and regulatory principles.

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  • Analysis of common project characteristics to aid in classification.

    • Main Results:

    • Clear criteria were established to differentiate research from quality improvement.
    • The guidelines address the ethical considerations and responsibilities for all stakeholders involved.
    • A practical approach for nursing administrators to classify projects was proposed.

    Conclusions:

    • Implementing standardized guidelines simplifies the decision-making process for nursing administrators.
    • Adherence to these guidelines ensures ethical conduct and protects the rights of patients, institutions, and researchers.
    • This framework supports the advancement of evidence-based practice in nursing.