Intervention Effectiveness Research: Quality Improvement and Program Evaluation

Intervention Effectiveness Research: Quality Improvement and Program Evaluation

von: Karen A. Monsen

Springer-Verlag, 2017

ISBN: 9783319612461

Sprache: Englisch

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Intervention Effectiveness Research: Quality Improvement and Program Evaluation



  Foreword 6  
  Preface 8  
  Abbreviations 17  
  Contents 10  
  Part I: Introduction to Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement, and Program Evaluation 18  
     1: Key Concepts, Definitions, and Frameworks 19  
        1.1 Introduction 19  
        1.2 Definitions and Descriptions of Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement, and Program Evaluation: What They Have in Common and How They Differ 20  
           1.2.1 What Is Quality Improvement? 20  
           1.2.2 What Is Program Evaluation? 21  
        1.3 How Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement Activities, and Program Evaluation Are Similar 21  
        1.4 How Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement, and Outcome Evaluation Are Different 22  
           1.4.1 Translational Research 22  
           1.4.2 Quality Improvement (QI) 22  
           1.4.3 Six Sigma Quality Improvement 23  
           1.4.4 Health Services Research 23  
           1.4.5 Big Data in Health Care Research 24  
           1.4.6 Program Evaluation 24  
           1.4.7 Implementation Research 25  
        1.5 Definitions of Similar Sounding Terms and What This Book Does Not Attempt 25  
           1.5.1 Comparative Effectiveness Research 25  
           1.5.2 Implementation Science Research 25  
           1.5.3 Dissemination Science 26  
        1.6 Frameworks to Support Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement Activities, and Program Evaluation 26  
           1.6.1 Theory 26  
           1.6.2 Logic Models 28  
           1.6.3 Theoretical Framework 28  
           1.6.4 Conceptual Framework 28  
        References 29  
     2: Problem-Intervention-Outcome Meta-­Model (PIO MM): A Conceptual Meta Model for Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement Activities, and Program Evaluation 32  
        2.1 Introduction to the Problem-Intervention-Outcome Meta-Model (PIO MM) 32  
        2.2 PIO MM and the CDC Logic Model 34  
        2.3 PIO MM and the IHI Quality Improvement Model 35  
        2.4 Using the PIO MM 37  
        2.5 Operationalizing the PIO MM 40  
        2.6 PIO MM Relationship to Change Theory 41  
        2.7 PIO MM Relationship to PICOT 41  
        References 42  
     3: Problem-Intervention-Outcome Meta-Model Project Design 44  
        3.1 Design for Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement Activities, and Program Evaluation 44  
           3.1.1 Observational Design 44  
           3.1.2 Retrospective Design 45  
           3.1.3 Prospective Design 46  
        3.2 Intervention and Measurement Timing 47  
        3.3 PIO MM and Research Design 47  
        3.4 Benefits and Challenges of the Single Group Before and After Design 47  
           3.4.1 Threats to Internal Validity 48  
           3.4.2 Enhancing Before and After Design Using Comparisons 48  
           3.4.3 Considerations for Prospective Data Collection 49  
        3.5 Comparisons Using PIO MM Variables 49  
           3.5.1 Problem 49  
           3.5.2 Intervention 49  
           3.5.3 Interventionist 50  
           3.5.4 Outcome 51  
           3.5.5 Population (Individual Characteristics) 51  
           3.5.6 Setting 51  
           3.5.7 Time 52  
        3.6 Mixed Methods: Qualitative Evaluation 52  
        References 53  
     4: Tools for Intervention Effectiveness Research, Quality Improvement Activities, and Program Evaluation 55  
        4.1 Data Sources 55  
        4.2 Checklists for Obtaining New or Existing Data for Operationalizing the PIO MM 56  
        4.3 Electronic Health Record Data 58  
        4.4 Nursing-Specific Data 58  
        4.5 Omaha System 59  
           4.5.1 Problem Classification Scheme 60  
           4.5.2 Intervention Scheme 60  
           4.5.3 Problem Rating Scale for Outcomes 60  
        4.6 Analysis Software and Techniques 62  
        4.7 Power Analysis 62  
        4.8 Software for Descriptive and Inferential Statistical Methods and for Creating Graphs/Charts 62  
           4.8.1 Microsoft Excel 62  
           4.8.2 R 63  
           4.8.3 SAS 63  
        4.9 Big Data (Pattern Detection) Methods 63  
           4.9.1 Clustering 64  
           4.9.2 Visualization 64  
        4.10 Team Approach 65  
        References 65  
     5: Descriptive Analysis and Interpretation 67  
        5.1 Introduction 67  
        5.2 Data Cleaning 67  
           5.2.1 Screening Phase 68  
           5.2.2 Diagnostic Phase 68  
           5.2.3 Treatment Phase 69  
           5.2.4 Missing Data 69  
        5.3 Pre-Processing 69  
           5.3.1 Transforming and Recoding 69  
           5.3.2 Identification and Labeling of Clusters Within a Sample 70  
        5.4 Descriptive Statistics 71  
           5.4.1 Frequency 72  
           5.4.2 Cross Tabulation (Cross Tab) Matrix 73  
           5.4.3 Rank 73  
           5.4.4 Measures of Central Tendency 73  
           5.4.5 Measures of Distribution 75  
        References 76  
     6: Inferential Analysis and Interpretation 77  
        6.1 About Inferential Statistics 77  
        6.2 Comparisons and Statistical Significance 80  
           6.2.1 Comparisons of Sample Characteristics 80  
           6.2.2 Outcomes as Measured by Before and After Comparison 80  
           6.2.3 Benchmarking 82  
           6.2.4 The P-Value in Large Dataset Research 83  
        6.3 Clinical or Practical Significance 83  
           6.3.1 Effect Size (Clinical or Practical Significance of Pchange = PTime2 ? PTime1) 83  
           6.3.2 Interpretation of Effect Size (Clinical or Practical Significance) 84  
        6.4 Associations 84  
           6.4.1 Correlation 84  
           6.4.2 Regression 86  
           6.4.3 Interpretation of Correlations 86  
           6.4.4 Survival Analysis (PTime1, PTime2, … PTimeX) 86  
           6.4.5 Cross Tabs and Chi-Square (?2) 87  
        6.5 Generalizability 87  
        References 89  
     7: Exploratory Data Analysis 90  
        7.1 The Development of Exploratory Data Analysis 90  
        7.2 Interpretation of Exploratory Data Analysis 91  
        7.3 Visualization Techniques 91  
           7.3.1 Heat Map 91  
           7.3.2 Line Graph 93  
               Line Graph with Trend Line 95  
               Parallel Coordinates 95  
        References 97  
     8: Ethical Considerations 99  
        8.1 Minimal Risk 99  
        8.2 Institutional Review 100  
           8.2.1 Where and How to Access an IRB 100  
           8.2.2 When a Project May Be Exempt from IRB Review 100  
           8.2.3 The Special Case of Quality Improvement 101  
           8.2.4 Minimal Risk and IRB Review 102  
           8.2.5 The Special Case of Program Evaluation 103  
        8.3 Informed Consent 104  
           8.3.1 What Is Informed Consent? 104  
           8.3.2 Informed Consent Processes in the Context of Existing Data 105  
        8.4 Data Privacy and Security 105  
        References 107  
  Part II: Practical Guide for Using the Problem-­Intervention-­Outcome Meta-Model 108  
     9: Use the Worksheets and PIO MM Figure 109  
        9.1 Review of Part I 109  
        9.2 Overview of Part II 110  
           9.2.1 Examples of Projects 110  
        9.3 Starting the Process 111  
           9.3.1 Worksheet Review 111  
           9.3.2 Complete the PIO MM Diagram 115  
        References 115  
     10: Know the Literature (Worksheet A) 116  
        10.1 Preparing to Complete Worksheet A 116  
        10.2 Step-by Step Instructions for Completing Worksheet A 117  
           10.2.1 Population of Interest 118  
           10.2.2 Problem Addressed 119  
           10.2.3 Measure(s) of Outcome 119  
           10.2.4 Intervention(s) Used 120  
           10.2.5 Measures of Intervention 121  
           10.2.6 Measure of Intervention Fidelity 121  
           10.2.7 Demographic Characteristics of a Sample 122  
           10.2.8 Contextual Factors 122  
              10.2.8.1 Contextual Factors – Interventionist 123  
           10.2.9 Analysis Methods 123  
           10.2.10 Comments 124  
           10.2.11 Complete Reference 124  
        10.3 Sources of Information for the PIO MM Matrix 124  
        References 127  
     11: Define the Problem (Worksheet B) 128  
        11.1 Preparing to Complete Worksheet B 128  
        11.2 Step-by Step Instructions for Completing Worksheet B 129  
           11.2.1 Problem 129  
           11.2.2 Definition of the Problem 130  
           11.2.3 Population of Interest 130  
           11.2.4 Background 130  
           11.2.5 Problem Measurement Instrument/Scale 131  
           11.2.6 Anticipated Outcome and Rationale 132  
           11.2.7 What is Not Known/Gap in Knowledge 132  
        References 137  
     12: Describe the Intervention (Worksheet C) 139  
        12.1 Preparing to Complete Worksheet C 139  
        12.2 Step-by Step Instructions for Completing Worksheet C 140  
           12.2.1 Describe the Intervention 140  
           12.2.2 Expected Effectiveness 140  
           12.2.3 Theoretical Framework 141  
           12.2.4 Intervention Content and Essential Core Components 141  
           12.2.5 Describe Intervention Measurement: Amount, Type, Fidelity, Quality 142  
           12.2.6 Describe Interventionist Characteristics: Qualifications, Training, Demographics 143  
        References 149  
     13: Define the Outcome (Worksheet D) 151  
        13.1 Preparing to Complete Worksheet D 151  
        13.2 Step-by-Step Instructions for Completing Worksheet D 152  
        References 160  
     14: Plan the Analysis (Worksheet E) 162  
        14.1 Preparing to Complete Worksheet E 162  
           14.1.1 Step 1. Review Project Statements 163  
           14.1.2 Step 2. Select Statements That Are Most Applicable to the Project and Discipline 165  
           14.1.3 Step 3. Review Design Options 165  
           14.1.4 Step 4. State the Design 165  
           14.1.5 Step 5. Review Variables 166  
           14.1.6 Step 6. Plan for Creating New Variables 166  
        14.2 Step-by-Step Instructions for Completing Worksheet E 167  
           14.2.1 Exploratory Data Analysis 167  
           14.2.2 Sample 167  
           14.2.3 Intervention 168  
           14.2.4 Outcome 169  
           14.2.5 Relationships Among Variables 170  
        References 171  
     15: Interpret the Results (Worksheet F) 173  
        15.1 Preparing to Complete Worksheet F 173  
        15.2 Results Statements and Presentation 174  
           15.2.1 Presenting the Results 174  
           15.2.2 Description of Sample Characteristics 174  
           15.2.3 Description of Interventions 176  
           15.2.4 Description of Outcomes 177  
           15.2.5 Description of Benchmark Attainment 179  
           15.2.6 Correlations Between Interventions and Outcomes 180  
        15.3 Results Interpretation 181  
           15.3.1 Theoretical Framework-Related Interpretation 182  
           15.3.2 Temporality-Related Interpretation 182  
           15.3.3 Give Alternative Explanations for the Findings 183  
        References 184  
     16: Disseminate the Findings 185  
        16.1 Why Dissemination Matters 185  
        16.2 Getting the Most Benefit from This Chapter 186  
        16.3 Iterative Interpretation and Explication of the Overall Story 186  
        16.4 Drafting the Abstract: Summarize the Story in Brief 190  
        16.5 Develop and Display Results 191  
        16.6 Adding Meaningful Interpretation to the Results 193  
        16.7 Limitations 199  
        16.8 The Methods Section 200  
        16.9 The Purpose Statement 201  
        16.10 Background to Set the Stage for the Purpose 201  
        16.11 The Gap in Knowledge 203  
        16.12 Title, Abstract, and Conclusion 204  
        16.13 Rewrite the Abstract 205  
        16.14 Write the Conclusions Section 205  
        16.15 Polishing Tips 207  
        16.16 Styles and Author Guidelines 207  
        References 208  
     17: Synthesis, Next Steps, and Epilogue 210  
        17.1 Planning Next Steps 210  
        17.2 Questions to Inspire Next Steps 212  
        17.3 Building Evidence on Evidence 213  
        References 214  

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