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- Foreword
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Contents
- Part I: Introduction to Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement, and Program Evalua
- 1: Key Concepts, Definitions, and Frameworks
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Definitions and Descriptions of Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement, and
- 1.2.1 What Is Quality Improvement?
- 1.2.2 What Is Program Evaluation?
- 1.3 How Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement Activities, and Program Evaluatio
- 1.4 How Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement, and Outcome Evaluation Are Diffe
- 1.4.1 Translational Research
- 1.4.2 Quality Improvement (QI)
- 1.4.3 Six Sigma Quality Improvement
- 1.4.4 Health Services Research
- 1.4.5 Big Data in Health Care Research
- 1.4.6 Program Evaluation
- 1.4.7 Implementation Research
- 1.5 Definitions of Similar Sounding Terms and What This Book Does Not Attempt
- 1.5.1 Comparative Effectiveness Research
- 1.5.2 Implementation Science Research
- 1.5.3 Dissemination Science
- 1.6 Frameworks to Support Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement Activities, and
- 1.6.1 Theory
- 1.6.2 Logic Models
- 1.6.3 Theoretical Framework
- 1.6.4 Conceptual Framework
- References
- 2: Problem-Intervention-Outcome Meta-Model (PIO MM): A Conceptual Meta Model for Intervention Ef
- 2.1 Introduction to the Problem-Intervention-Outcome Meta-Model (PIO MM)
- 2.2 PIO MM and the CDC Logic Model
- 2.3 PIO MM and the IHI Quality Improvement Model
- 2.4 Using the PIO MM
- 2.5 Operationalizing the PIO MM
- 2.6 PIO MM Relationship to Change Theory
- 2.7 PIO MM Relationship to PICOT
- References
- 3: Problem-Intervention-Outcome Meta-Model Project Design
- 3.1 Design for Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement Activities, and Program E
- 3.1.1 Observational Design
- 3.1.2 Retrospective Design
- 3.1.3 Prospective Design
- 3.2 Intervention and Measurement Timing
- 3.3 PIO MM and Research Design
- 3.4 Benefits and Challenges of the Single Group Before and After Design
- 3.4.1 Threats to Internal Validity
- 3.4.2 Enhancing Before and After Design Using Comparisons
- 3.4.3 Considerations for Prospective Data Collection
- 3.5 Comparisons Using PIO MM Variables
- 3.5.1 Problem
- 3.5.2 Intervention
- 3.5.3 Interventionist
- 3.5.4 Outcome
- 3.5.5 Population (Individual Characteristics)
- 3.5.6 Setting
- 3.5.7 Time
- 3.6 Mixed Methods: Qualitative Evaluation
- References
- 4: Tools for Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement Activities, and Program Eval
- 4.1 Data Sources
- 4.2 Checklists for Obtaining New or Existing Data for Operationalizing the PIO MM
- 4.3 Electronic Health Record Data
- 4.4 Nursing-Specific Data
- 4.5 Omaha System
- 4.5.1 Problem Classification Scheme
- 4.5.2 Intervention Scheme
- 4.5.3 Problem Rating Scale for Outcomes
- 4.6 Analysis Software and Techniques
- 4.7 Power Analysis
- 4.8 Software for Descriptive and Inferential Statistical Methods and for Creating Graphs/Charts
- 4.8.1 Microsoft Excel
- 4.8.2 R
- 4.8.3 SAS
- 4.9 Big Data (Pattern Detection) Methods
- 4.9.1 Clustering
- 4.9.2 Visualization
- 4.10 Team Approach
- References
- 5: Descriptive Analysis and Interpretation
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Data Cleaning
- 5.2.1 Screening Phase
- 5.2.2 Diagnostic Phase
- 5.2.3 Treatment Phase
- 5.2.4 Missing Data
- 5.3 Pre-Processing
- 5.3.1 Transforming and Recoding
- 5.3.2 Identification and Labeling of Clusters Within a Sample
- 5.4 Descriptive Statistics
- 5.4.1 Frequency
- 5.4.2 Cross Tabulation (Cross Tab) Matrix
- 5.4.3 Rank
- 5.4.4 Measures of Central Tendency
- 5.4.5 Measures of Distribution
- References
- 6: Inferential Analysis and Interpretation
- 6.1 About Inferential Statistics
- 6.2 Comparisons and Statistical Significance
- 6.2.1 Comparisons of Sample Characteristics
- 6.2.2 Outcomes as Measured by Before and After Comparison
- 6.2.3 Benchmarking
- 6.2.4 The P-Value in Large Dataset Research
- 6.3 Clinical or Practical Significance
- 6.3.1 Effect Size (Clinical or Practical Significance of Pchange = PTime2 − PTime1)
- 6.3.2 Interpretation of Effect Size (Clinical or Practical Significance)
- 6.4 Associations
- 6.4.1 Correlation
- 6.4.2 Regression
- 6.4.3 Interpretation of Correlations
- 6.4.4 Survival Analysis (PTime1, PTime2, … PTimeX)
- 6.4.5 Cross Tabs and Chi-Square (χ2)
- 6.5 Generalizability
- References
- 7: Exploratory Data Analysis
- 7.1 The Development of Exploratory Data Analysis
- 7.2 Interpretation of Exploratory Data Analysis
- 7.3 Visualization Techniques
- 7.3.1 Heat Map
- 7.3.2 Line Graph
- Line Graph with Trend Line
- Parallel Coordinates
- References
- 8: Ethical Considerations
- 8.1 Minimal Risk
- 8.2 Institutional Review
- 8.2.1 Where and How to Access an IRB
- 8.2.2 When a Project May Be Exempt from IRB Review
- 8.2.3 The Special Case of Quality Improvement
- 8.2.4 Minimal Risk and IRB Review
- 8.2.5 The Special Case of Program Evaluation
- 8.3 Informed Consent
- 8.3.1 What Is Informed Consent?
- 8.3.2 Informed Consent Processes in the Context of Existing Data
- 8.4 Data Privacy and Security
- References
- Part II: Practical Guide for Using the Problem-�Intervention-�Outcome Meta-Model
- 9: Use the Worksheets and PIO MM Figure
- 9.1 Review of Part I
- 9.2 Overview of Part II
- 9.2.1 Examples of Projects
- 9.3 Starting the Process
- 9.3.1 Worksheet Review
- 9.3.2 Complete the PIO MM Diagram
- References
- 10: Know the Literature (Worksheet A)
- 10.1 Preparing to Complete Worksheet A
- 10.2 Step-by Step Instructions for Completing Worksheet A
- 10.2.1 Population of Interest
- 10.2.2 Problem Addressed
- 10.2.3 Measure(s) of Outcome
- 10.2.4 Intervention(s) Used
- 10.2.5 Measures of Intervention
- 10.2.6 Measure of Intervention Fidelity
- 10.2.7 Demographic Characteristics of a Sample
- 10.2.8 Contextual Factors
- 10.2.8.1 Contextual Factors – Interventionist
- 10.2.9 Analysis Methods
- 10.2.10 Comments
- 10.2.11 Complete Reference
- 10.3 Sources of Information for the PIO MM Matrix
- References
- 11: Define the Problem (Worksheet B)
- 11.1 Preparing to Complete Worksheet B
- 11.2 Step-by Step Instructions for Completing Worksheet B
- 11.2.1 Problem
- 11.2.2 Definition of the Problem
- 11.2.3 Population of Interest
- 11.2.4 Background
- 11.2.5 Problem Measurement Instrument/Scale
- 11.2.6 Anticipated Outcome and Rationale
- 11.2.7 What is Not Known/Gap in Knowledge
- References
- 12: Describe the Intervention (Worksheet C)
- 12.1 Preparing to Complete Worksheet C
- 12.2 Step-by Step Instructions for Completing Worksheet C
- 12.2.1 Describe the Intervention
- 12.2.2 Expected Effectiveness
- 12.2.3 Theoretical Framework
- 12.2.4 Intervention Content and Essential Core Components
- 12.2.5 Describe Intervention Measurement: Amount, Type, Fidelity, Quality
- 12.2.6 Describe Interventionist Characteristics: Qualifications, Training, Demographics
- References
- 13: Define the Outcome (Worksheet D)
- 13.1 Preparing to Complete Worksheet D
- 13.2 Step-by-Step Instructions for Completing Worksheet D
- References
- 14: Plan the Analysis (Worksheet E)
- 14.1 Preparing to Complete Worksheet E
- 14.1.1 Step 1. Review Project Statements
- 14.1.2 Step 2. Select Statements That Are Most Applicable to the Project and Discipline
- 14.1.3 Step 3. Review Design Options
- 14.1.4 Step 4. State the Design
- 14.1.5 Step 5. Review Variables
- 14.1.6 Step 6. Plan for Creating New Variables
- 14.2 Step-by-Step Instructions for Completing Worksheet E
- 14.2.1 Exploratory Data Analysis
- 14.2.2 Sample
- 14.2.3 Intervention
- 14.2.4 Outcome
- 14.2.5 Relationships Among Variables
- References
- 15: Interpret the Results (Worksheet F)
- 15.1 Preparing to Complete Worksheet F
- 15.2 Results Statements and Presentation
- 15.2.1 Presenting the Results
- 15.2.2 Description of Sample Characteristics
- 15.2.3 Description of Interventions
- 15.2.4 Description of Outcomes
- 15.2.5 Description of Benchmark Attainment
- 15.2.6 Correlations Between Interventions and Outcomes
- 15.3 Results Interpretation
- 15.3.1 Theoretical Framework-Related Interpretation
- 15.3.2 Temporality-Related Interpretation
- 15.3.3 Give Alternative Explanations for the Findings
- References
- 16: Disseminate the Findings
- 16.1 Why Dissemination Matters
- 16.2 Getting the Most Benefit from This Chapter
- 16.3 Iterative Interpretation and Explication of the Overall Story
- 16.4 Drafting the Abstract: Summarize the Story in Brief
- 16.5 Develop and Display Results
- 16.6 Adding Meaningful Interpretation to the Results
- 16.7 Limitations
- 16.8 The Methods Section
- 16.9 The Purpose Statement
- 16.10 Background to Set the Stage for the Purpose
- 16.11 The Gap in Knowledge
- 16.12 Title, Abstract, and Conclusion
- 16.13 Rewrite the Abstract
- 16.14 Write the Conclusions Section
- 16.15 Polishing Tips
- 16.16 Styles and Author Guidelines
- References
- 17: Synthesis, Next Steps, and Epilogue
- 17.1 Planning Next Steps
- 17.2 Questions to Inspire Next Steps
- 17.3 Building Evidence on Evidence
- References




