Intervention Effectiveness Research: Quality Improvement and Program Evaluation

Part I. Introduction to Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement, and Program Evaluation

1. Key Concepts, Definitions, and Frameworks
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2. Problem-Intervention-Outcome Meta-Model (PIO MM): A Conceptual Meta Model for Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement Activities, and Program Evaluation
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3. Problem-Intervention-Outcome Meta-Model Project Design
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4. Tools for Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement Activities, and Program Evaluation
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5. Descriptive Analysis and Interpretation
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6. Inferential Analysis and Interpretation
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7. Exploratory Data Analysis
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8. Ethical Considerations
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Part II. Practical Guide for Using the Problem-Intervention-Outcome Meta-Model

9. Use the Worksheets and PIO MM Figure
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10. Know the Literature (Worksheet A)
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11. Define the Problem (Worksheet B)
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12. Describe the Intervention (Worksheet C)
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13. Define the Outcome (Worksheet D)
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14. Plan the Analysis (Worksheet E)
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15. Interpret the Results (Worksheet F)
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16. Disseminate the Findings
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17. Synthesis, Next Steps, and Epilogue
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Keywords: Medicine & Public Health, Nursing Management, Practice and Hospital Management, Health Informatics, Nursing Research