Evaluation of Health Care Quality for DNPs (eBook)

RN Christine A. Brosnan DrPH, RN PhD FAAN FCCM Joanne V. Hickey (Herausgeber)

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2016 | 2. Auflage
336 Seiten
Springer Publishing Company (Verlag)
978-0-8261-3158-4 (ISBN)

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First Edition Received 100 Points and 5-Star Doody'sReview! This is the only nursing text to facilitate the achievement by Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates (DNPs) s of the highest possible competency in conducting systematic and in-depth evaluations of all aspects of health care. The second edition of this award-winning text keeps pace with the rapidly evolving health care market by presenting a more comprehensive range of evaluation strategies for analyzing quality, safety, and value in health care practice and programs, with an emphasis on conducting, interpreting, and disseminating findings. It includes three new chapters addressing evaluation and outcomes, program evaluation, quality improvement, and reporting and disseminating the results. Based on the best evidence-based practices, the book provides DNPs with in-depth information on the conceptual basis of evaluation, its application as an integral part of contemporary health care delivery, and resources and methodology for evaluation of practice outcomes. It includes a critical examination of the characteristics, sources, and quality of the nature of evidence and presents several different evaluation models including those that focus oneconomic evaluation. The evaluation of organizations, systems, and standards for practice are covered in detail as are the evaluation of populations and health care teams, particularly interdisciplinary collaborative health teams. Also addressed is the process for translating outcomes from evaluation into health care policy, and opportunities for advocacy and leadership. Numerous examples and case studies illustrate concepts. New to the Second Edition:Includes three (3) new chapters that address evaluation and outcomes, program evaluation, quality improvement, and reporting and disseminating the resultsExplores health care practice determinates related to quality, safety, and valueCovers how to lead and participate in comprehensive health care evaluations using best practices in conduct, interpretation and disseminationIncludes strategies for evaluating small, medium, and large programs Key Features: Facilitates competency in conducting systematic and in-depth evaluations of all aspects of health careBased on best practices and evidence based practicesOffers practical methods and tools used to conduct and implement a QI projectProvides numerous examples and case studiesEncourages the dissemination of results using a variety of venues, such as formal presentations, posters, and publications

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Table of Contents

UNDERPINNINGS OF EVALUATION

1. Evaluation and DNPs: The Mandate for Evaluation


Joanne V. Hickey and Christine A. Brosnan


2. The Nature of Evidence as a Basis for Evaluation


Joanne V. Hickey


3. Models for Evaluation


Christine A. Brosnan


4. Evaluation and Outcomes


Christine A. Brosnan and Patrick Brosnan


5. Economic Evaluation


Christine A. Brosnan and J. Michael Swint


SPECIAL AREAS OF EVALUATION IN HEALTH CARE

6. Evaluation of Organizations and Systems


Nancy Manning Crider and Elizabeth Ulrich


7. Evaluation of Health Care Information Systems and Patient Care


Technology


Sharon McLane and Juliana J. Brixey


8. Program Evaluation


Joanne V. Hickey and Christine A. Brosnan


9. Quality Improvement


Eileen R. Giardino


10. Patient Care Standards, Guidelines, and Protocols


Ronda G. Hughes


11. Health Care Teams


Joanne V. Hickey


EVALUATION OF POPULATIONS AND HEALTH POLICY

12. Populations and Population Health


Deanna E. Grimes and Nancy Weller


13. Translating Outcomes From Evaluation to Health Policies


Deanna E. Grimes, Richard M. Grimes, and


Christine A. Brosnan


14. Future Trends and Challenges in Evaluation


Christine A. Brosnan and Joanne V. Hickey

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 14.7.2016
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege ► Pflegemanagement / Qualität / Recht
• Schlagworte: Advanced Practice Nurses • APNs • Decision Making • doctoral nursing education • economic evaluation • Health Care • health care teams • Leadership • nursing competency • patient care technology • patient-family centered models • Professional responsibility
• ISBN-10: 0-8261-3158-1 / 0826131581
• ISBN-13: 978-0-8261-3158-4 / 9780826131584