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    Implementation science in nursing education research: An exemplar.
    (Nurse education today, 2022-12) Reynolds, Staci S; Granger, Bradi B; Oermann, Marilyn H

    Introduction

    Using evidence-based teaching approaches can improve nursing students' learning. However, variation in how - or if - these approaches are implemented by faculty and nursing educators is prevalent. A thorough, applied understanding of how evidence-based teaching approaches can best be implemented in the educational setting is lacking.

    Objectives

    The purpose of this project was to use an implementation science framework to implement and evaluate the quality of a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) course before and after implementing evidence-based revisions to course delivery and composition.

    Design

    A pre/post design was used to evaluate course outcomes following implementation of evidence-based teaching approaches.

    Setting

    A small, private university in the southeastern United States.

    Participants

    Students who enrolled in a DNP healthcare quality improvement course.

    Methods

    An implementation science framework for integrating evidence-based teaching approaches was used to guide this project. Revisions were made to a DNP course, with evidence-based teaching approaches implemented using strategies including a dedicated course facilitator, faculty education, interactive assistance to course faculty, and detailed rubrics to ensure consistency in grading between sections. Outcomes included course evaluation scores, qualitative student comments, and student engagement measured via the average number of discussion board posts authored and read.

    Results

    After using the implementation science framework to translate evidence-based teaching approaches, there was a statistically significant improvement in three course evaluation questions and the overall course mean. Qualitative comments showed that students found the revisions beneficial to their learning. There was no change in student engagement.

    Conclusions

    Using a structured implementation science framework and plan to translate and evaluate evidence-based teaching approaches resulted in significant improvements in course outcomes. Nurse educators should consider using an implementation framework to guide course revisions.
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    Using an implementation science framework to advance the science of nursing education.
    (Journal of professional nursing : official journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2022-03) Oermann, Marilyn H; Reynolds, Staci S; Granger, Bradi B

    Background

    The process of adopting evidence-based educational practices and teaching methods has not been examined in nursing education.

    Purpose

    This article provides a framework for adopting educational evidence and designing studies in nursing education using an implementation science (IS) framework.

    Method

    The three phases for implementing evidence-based practices (development, translation, and sustainment) are used for this framework.

    Results

    Preparatory activities are needed before implementing a new educational practice or method, followed by identification of implementation strategies (e.g., training and support of faculty, strategies for communication and tips to remove barriers, guides for deciding on timing), assessing process and outcome measures, and plans for sustaining the new practice. A process map, examples of implementation processes, and sample research questions guide nurse educators in planning and conducting studies using an IS framework.

    Conclusions

    Research has not examined the processes and strategies for applying evidence-based educational practices in nursing. Studies using an IS framework are needed to provide knowledge about how to move evidence into routine educational practices and implement more effective teaching methods. This article provides guidance for nurse educators to begin this research and suggests possible research questions.