Justifying an obstetrics early discharge program

Area of Science:

• Nursing Administration
• Clinical Research Translation

Background:

• Research findings are crucial for advancing nursing practice.
• Effective dissemination of research is vital for the nursing profession.

Purpose of the Study:

• To demonstrate the application of clinical research to a nursing administration problem.
• To propose a practical solution for an identified service gap.

Main Methods:

• Hypothetical application of a clinical conclusion to a nursing administration scenario.
• Identification of a needed service, its target market, and implementation strategies.

Main Results:

• The study illustrates the value of bridging research and practice.
• A framework for developing an early discharge program is outlined.

Conclusions:

• Implementing research findings can address practical nursing challenges.
• An early discharge program for mothers and newborns is a viable service innovation.