Larrabee’s Quality of Nursing Care Theory BY Jenny Delasko

Objective Overview of the theory How the theory defines the nursing paradigm Analysis of the theory

Overview Helps provide a guideline to incorporate evidence-based practice into healthcare Created a 6 step model to implement evidence-based research : 1. Assess: Identify problem and need for change 2. Link: Identify intervention and outcomes to the problem 3. Synthesize: Reviewing literature and research 4. Design: Describe the process to implement the change, create pilot study 5. Implement and Evaluate: Monitor and continuous reinforcement of new policies 6. Integrate and Maintain: Initiate change and provide resources needed (Larrabee & Rosswurm, 1999)

Nursing Paradigm Nursing: Incorporate evidence-based changes into practice Person: Enhance patient outcomes Health: Improves quality of care and patient safety Environment: Quality improvement for entire organization (Larrabee & Rosswurm, 1999)

Analysis Accuracy: Provides a precise guideline for implementing evidence- based practice in a healthcare organization Simplicity: Easy step by step model to follow Scope: Can involve all healthcare professionals Acceptance: Creates a simple transition to change with proper coordination and implementation Socio-Cultural Utility: Improves job satisfaction and improve quality of care and patient safety (Larrabee & Rosswurm, 1999)

References Larrabee, J. H., & Rosswurm, M. A. (1999). A model for change to evidence-based practice. Image- the Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 31. Retrieved from http://bmhlibrary.info/LD18026059.pdf