Title of Evidence-Based Innovation Plan
Author Name (First, Middle Initial, Last)
College of Health Professions, Western Governors University
D031: Advancing Evidence-Based Innovation in Nursing Practice
Instructor Name
Date
Title of Evidence-Based Innovation Plan
Introduction (Introduce your innovation proposal in 2-3 sentences)
Explanation of Role
Organizational Characteristics
Demographics
Team Members Roles
Shared Team Values
Discussion of Internal and External Factors
Alignment to Strategic Initiatives
Purpose Statement
Innovation Goal
Relevant Sources Review
Table 1
Relevant Sources Summary Table
Scholarly Peer-Reviewed Sources
Published in Past 5 Years
that
Support the Proposed Innovation Summary of Findings Relevant to Proposed Innovation
Evidence Strength
Level I–VII
Evidence
Hierarchy
APA formatted scholarly reference with a DOI or retrievable link.
Present a detailed summary of the findings and
how the findings support the proposed innovation.
Refer to
WGU Levels of Evidence
SCHOLARLY SOURCE 1
SCHOLARLY SOURCE 2
SCHOLARLY SOURCE 3
SCHOLARLY SOURCE 4
SCHOLARLY SOURCE 5
Synthesis of Literature
Recommendations
Data-Collection and Technology
Idea Generation Process
Data Examples
Big Data Support
Technology Enhancements
Interprofessional Collaboration and Disruptive Innovation
Disruption
Strategies to Mitigate Challenges
Leverage Benefits of Disruptive Innovation
Plan
Diffusion of Innovation
Innovation Action Plan Table
Table 2
Innovation Action Plan
Team Member Role
Essential Responsibilities to Implement Proposal
Timeline
Financial Implications
Interprofessional Communication Plan
Assessment
Conclusion
Purpose and Rationale
Reflection
Strengths and Challenges
Future Initiatives
References
WGU Levels of Evidence
7 Level Model for Rating Evidence
Strength of Evidence
Evidence Hierarchy Types of Studies
Level I
Meta-analysis
Systematic Review
Integrative Review
National Practice Guideline Meta-analyses
Systematic Reviews
Integrative Reviews
National Practice Guidelines
This level includes research designs of Meta-Analyses, Systematic Reviews, Integrative Reviews, National Practice Guidelines (Evidence-based practice guidelines housed in national repositories that were developed from systematic reviews).
Level II Randomized Controlled Trial
Experimental Randomized Controlled Trials
Experimental studies
This level represents evidence from studies using a true experimental design.
Level III Quasi-experimental Quasi-experimental studies (experiments without randomization)
This level represents evidence obtained from experimental studies without randomization.
Level IV Non-experimental Retrospective
Case control
Cross-sectional
Cohort-comparison
Prospective
Descriptive
Correlational single studies
This level represents evidence from well-designed non-experimental studies such as retrospective, case-control, cross-sectional, cohort comparison, prospective, descriptive, and correlational single studies.
Level V Meta-synthesis Meta-syntheses
This level represents evidence from systematic reviews of studies using qualitative methods.
Level VI Single Qualitative Study Qualitative studies
This level represents single studies using a qualitative research method.
Level VII Expert Opinion Narrative Reviews
Quality Improvement Projects
Case Studies
Reports from expert committees
Opinions from experts
Specialist opinions
Editorials
Scoping Reviews
This level represents a variety of non-research-based evidence and generally includes reports from expert committees and/or opinions of authorities on the subject. The evidence in this level includes specialists’ opinions, case studies, practice guidelines, narrative reviews, editorials, regulations, legislation, program outcome data, quality improvement projects, and scoping reviews.
For additional information refer to D031: Advancing Evidence-Based Innovation in Nursing Practice Course of Study, Unit 3. –
