Description
To prepare:
Review Stage 2 “Literature Critical Appraisal” information in the Integrative Review Doctoral Study Guidebook.
Review the critical appraisal tools for each appraisal completed in the Module 2 Discussion.
Download and review the DHA Appraisal Results Log.
Remove sources that had an appraisal rating of “low” from the 20 sources appraised. Your goal is to end up with 10 excellent sources that provide strong support for your review question, purpose, and framework.
Review the literature you included in the log and consider how well it aligns with your framework. Your framework will serve as a foundation for the thematic coding you will begin next week, and coding with a poorly aligned framework will be difficult and inefficient. Take time now to reassess the alignment between your literature and framework, and change your framework if needed to set yourself up for success.
The Assignment: Completed DHA Appraisal Results Log and Reflection
Using the results from the critical appraisal step, complete the following:
Part 1: DHA Appraisal Results Log
Only sources that had an appraisal rating of “high” and “good” should be added to the DHA Appraisal Results Log.
Be prepared to add additional rows to the summary tool.
Part 2: Reflection
Beneath the appraisal results table, prepare a 1- to 2-page paper that addresses the following:
Describe how this results log could be useful to you in organizing your sources and the information within them.
Describe the alignment between the literature you appraised and included in your log and your framework. Explain why you plan to continue using your framework or plan to select a different framework.
Explain whether you think the critical appraisal forms are adequate for determining whether a source is usable for your study.
Explain how feedback has been useful to you in refining your capstone components.
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DHA Integrative Review Project Prospectus Form
(For Students that started the DHA program in Fall 2021 or after)
Students | Complete your DHA project planning using this form. This form must be completed exactly as instructed in the appendix to be
approved. For additional information and resources, refer to the DHA Project Completion page. There are five sections on the form to complete
that must be approved by your committee. The six sections include:
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Research Problem
Purpose and Review Question
Framework
Significance
Research Alignment Table
Appendix (The appendix provides examples and instructions on how to complete this form)
Submit this completed form into MyDR for formal evaluation and feedback when your project mentor indicates that you are ready to do so.
Student’s Name | Click or tap here to enter text.
Student ID | Click or tap here to enter text.
Program | DHA
Submission Date | Click arrow to select a date.
*Remember that your study focus must be within the realm of your program and specialization area.
Evaluators Only | Complete this section and provide feedback on responses and rubric scores in the form where noted.
Mentor’s Name | Click or tap here to enter text.
Co-Mentor’s Name | Click or tap here to enter text.
Overall Assessment: Choose an item.
Overall Assessment: Choose an item.
Working Title
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Provide a concise (aim for 15 words or fewer) working title for this study. (Be sure to include your HSO type.)
Leadership Implementation of Strategy to Achieve Organizational Growth
Healthcare Leaders
Improving Confidence to implement strategic initiatives among
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Section 1: Practice-based Problem
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Healthcare Services Organization (HSO) Type
With no more than 1-2 sentences identify and describe your selected HSO type.
Clinics and Outpatient Facilities.
HSO Problem of Interest
What is the healthcare services organization (HSO) problem of interest that prompted you to search the literature to find out more? Write only 1-2
complete sentences using a scholarly tone.
There prevalent challenge of ineffective leadership within implementing leadership-driven strategies in healthcare clinics and outpatient
facilities, necessitates a comprehensive study to identify insights, best practices, and theoretical frameworks for sustainable
organizational growth in this context.
Healthcare Administration Problem
In one sentence, what is your healthcare administration problem? This will be more focused than the problem of interest noted above.
Challenge of navigating and addressing the intricacies of implementing effective leadership-driven strategies within Clinics and Outpatient
Facilities to improve outcomes or retention (something along that line) demanding an in-depth examination to identify and address the
specific challenges hindering organizational growth within this context.
Health Administration Research Domains
Which DHA research domain does your healthcare administration problem align with?
Leadership and Organizational Performance
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Healthcare Administration Research Problem Justification Sources
Provide a minimum of 3 sources that clearly state in the conclusion or research findings of the published source that a healthcare administration
problem currently exists.
Full APA Citation:
Li, S. A., Jeffs, L., Barwick, M., & Stevens, B. (2018). Organizational contextual features that influence the implementation
of evidence-based practices across healthcare settings: a systematic integrative review. Systematic reviews, 7(1), 72.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-018-0734-5
Purpose of Research (1 sentence only):
Source 1
(Required)
Examined the organizational contextual features influencing the implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in
healthcare settings
Author’s Conclusion or Results of Research (1 sentence only):
Six features namely organizational culture, leadership, evaluation, monitoring and feedback networks, communication,
resources, and champions could form potential bottlenecks if not individually and holistically considered in strategy
implementation.
How this relates to my study (1 sentence only):
By focusing on leadership strategies that consider the above strategies, the complexities in the implementations of
leadership-driven initiatives could be averted.
Full APA Citation:
Uribe, J., Carnahan, S., Meluso, J., & Austin‐Breneman, J. (2022). How do managers evaluate individual contributions to
team production? A theory and empirical test. Strategic Management Journal, 43(12), 2577–2601.
https://doi.org/10.1002/smj.3433
Purpose of Research (1 sentence only):
Source 2
Addressed the challenge of evaluating individual contributions within a team-based environment
(Required)
Author’s Conclusion or Results of Research (1 sentence only):
Counterfactual information plays a crucial role in evaluation of individual contributions within a team-based
environment
How this relates to my study (1 sentence only):
The ability to fairly evaluate individual contributions within teams is vital for effective leadership and talent
management strategies
Full APA Citation:
Source 3
(Required)
Htun, K. M. M., & Kim, S. (2021). Impact of organization development intervention on employee motivation, employee
engagement, career success and job security towards employee turnover intentions in a telecommunication company
in Myanmar. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 6(1), 840-852.
Purpose of Research (1 sentence only):
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Examined the impact of an organizational development intervention on employee turnover intentions through various
factors like motivation, engagement, career success, and job security
Author’s Conclusion or Results of Research (1 sentence only):
Intervention and increased employee motivation could potentially contribute to a more stable and productive
workforce
How this relates to my study (1 sentence only):
Examining the link between leadership-driven employee development highlights the value it could offer in guiding
leadership strategies for sustainable organizational growth
Practice Gap Statement
Now that you have identified a current healthcare administration problem you will compose a Practice Gap Statement (PGS) following the
example and instructions in the appendix. Your PGS should not be longer that 2-3 sentences.
Leadership drives organizational progress, but healthcare clinics and outpatient facilities confront distinct hurdles in executing
leadership-driven solutions. Complex internal and external variables often prevent them from reaching their full potential. According to
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). (2022, August), Only 57% of healthcare leaders were confident in their abilities to
implement strategic initiatives.
Practice Gap Sources
Provide a minimum of 1 source that clearly states desired ideal state of professional practice related to your healthcare administration problem.
Full APA Citation:
Source 1
(Required)
Frigo, Mark L, PHD,C.M.A., C.P.A. (2022). STRATEGIES FOR INDIVIDUAL LEADERSHIP. Strategic Finance, 104(1), 23-25.
https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/strategies-individual-leadership/docview/2679855396/se-2
Desired Ideal State of Professional Practice:
Mark (2023) provides 9 key elements necessary for creating great leadership strategy for high-performance teams.
Source 2
Full APA Citation:
(Optional)
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Desired Ideal State of Professional Practice:
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Section 1: Feedback and Scoring
Project mentors will provide a scoring of “Met” or “Not Met” for this section. In the case of a “Not Met” scoring detailed feedback will be included
on how to successfully revise the specific elements above.
Mentor
Met ☐
Not Met ☐
Program
Met ☐
Not Met ☐
Detailed Feedback:
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Detailed Feedback:
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Section 2: Purpose and Review Questions
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The research purpose and review questions must be derived entirely by the sources provided in section 1.
Research Purpose
To address your stated problem, what is the purpose of your study using no more than 1-2 sentences??
The purpose of this research is to explore how to increase healthcare administrators confidence in implementing strategic initiative in
healthcare clinics and outpatient facilities. new strategies driven by leadership can bring sustainable organizational development while
adapting to the changing demands of people in clinics and outpatient facilities. The primary purpose of this assessment is to grasp the
effective measures scientific research has identified for breaking through these implementation difficulties and ensuring that they are not
just quick-fixes.
Review Question(s)
Conclude with your review question. (1 sentences)
How can strategic leadership be effectively implemented in clinics and outpatient facilities to address the specific challenges associated
with overcoming implementation intricacies and achieving organizational growth?
Section 2: Feedback and Scoring
Project mentors will provide a scoring of “Met” or “Not Met” for this section. In the case of a “Not Met” scoring detailed feedback will be included
on how to successfully revise the specific elements above.
Mentor
Met ☐
Not Met ☐
Program
Met ☐
Not Met ☐
Detailed Feedback:
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Detailed Feedback:
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Section 3: Framework
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Framework (Conceptual or Theoretical)
What theory(ies) and/or concept(s) support (frame) your study and who are the original authors? Provide an in-text citation with your response, and the
complete APA reference.
Full APA Citation:
Powell, A., & Cohen, N. J. (2008). The tragedy of commons sense: Institutional entrepreneurship and promoting
organizational change in health care delivery. Administrative Science Quarterly, 53(4), 799-829.
Purpose of Framework (1 sentence only):
Source 1
(Required)
This article showcases how institutional theory by Meyer & Rowan (1977) can be applied to understand and
navigate change initiatives in healthcare.
Key Constructs of Framework (1 sentence only):
Organizations are shaped and influenced by the institutional context (norms, values, rules) in which they
operate.
How this relates to my study (1 sentence only):
Institutional theory can help analyze the external factors that influence strategy implementation in healthcare
such as policies and regulations as well as shed light on organizational internal dynamics such as resistance to
change and power struggles.
Full APA Citation:
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Purpose of Framework (1 sentence only):
Source 2
(Optional)
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Key Constructs of Framework (1 sentence only):
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How this relates to my study (1 sentence only):
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How do these theories and/or concepts relate to your healthcare administration problem, purpose, and review question? (no more than 2-3 sentences)
The framework offers crucial insights into the challenges and opportunities surrounding leadership implementation in complex
healthcare environments, creating the way for the development of effective answers for sustainable organizational growth.
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Section 3: Feedback and Scoring
Project mentors will provide a scoring of “Met” or “Not Met” for this section. In the case of a “Not Met” scoring detailed feedback will be included
on how to successfully revise the specific elements above.
Mentor
Met ☐
Not Met ☐
Program
Met ☐
Not Met ☐
Detailed Feedback:
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Detailed Feedback:
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Section 4: Significance
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Significance
How will your study address the meaningful, discipline-specific issue that you identified and therefore contribute to your field, discipline, professional
practice, etc. contributing to positive social change?
Insights on effective implementation of leadership driven initiatives in Clinics and Outpatient Facilities will increase success rates of
implemented strategies and therefore lead to growth of these healthcare facilities.
Significance of study related to social determinants?
Effectively overcoming leadership-driven strategy implementation intricacies for clinics and outpatient facilities will boost organizational
growth, patient care, operational efficiency, and the success of diverse healthcare institutions. Leaders can overcome obstacles, sustain
progress, and promote positive social change in their communities with this research.
Section 4: Feedback and Scoring
Project mentors will provide a scoring of “Met” or “Not Met” for this section. In the case of a “Not Met” scoring detailed feedback will be included
on how to successfully revise the specific elements above.
Mentor
Met ☐
Not Met ☐
Program
Met ☐
Not Met ☐
Detailed Feedback:
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Detailed Feedback:
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Section 5: Research Alignment Table
(Click here for instructions and examples)
Complete the Research Design Alignment Table using the information from earlier sections of this form. Using an alignment table can assist with
ensuring the alignment of your research design.
Research Design Alignment Table Video Tutorial (YouTube) | Doctoral Research Design Alignment Appointments or Office Hours
Healthcare Administration
Problem
Practice Gap
Challenge of navigating
and addressing the
intricacies of
implementing leadershipdriven strategies within
Clinics and Outpatient
Facilities demanding an
in-depth examination to
identify and address the
specific challenges
hindering organizational
growth within this
context.
Leadership drives
organizational progress,
but healthcare clinics
and outpatient facilities
confront distinct hurdles
in executing leadershipdriven solutions.
Complex internal and
external variables often
prevent them from
reaching their full
potential. According to
American College of
Healthcare Executives
(ACHE). (2022, August),
Only 57% of healthcare
leaders were confident
in their abilities to
implement strategic
initiatives.
Purpose
Review Question
Theoretical Framework
List the theories and/or
conceptual framework.
The purpose of this
research is to explore
how new strategies
driven by leadership can
bring sustainable
organizational
development while
adapting to the changing
demands of people in
clinics and outpatient
facilities. The primary
purpose of this
assessment is to grasp
the effective measures
scientific research has
identified for breaking
through these
implementation
difficulties and ensuring
that they are not just
quick-fixes
How can strategic
Institutional Theory
leadership be
effectively implemented
in clinics and outpatient
facilities to address the
specific challenges
associated with
overcoming
implementation
intricacies and
achieving
organizational growth?
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Section 5: Feedback and Scoring
Project mentors will provide a scoring of “Met” or “Not Met” for this section. In the case of a “Not Met” scoring detailed feedback will be included
on how to successfully revise the specific elements above.
Mentor
Met ☐
Not Met ☐
Program
Met ☐
Not Met ☐
Detailed Feedback:
Click or tap here to enter text.
Detailed Feedback:
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Once your Research Design Alignment Table is completed, reflect on your design alignment. Ask yourself:
1.
2.
3.
Is there a logical progression from the problem of interest to the healthcare administration problem, practice gap, purpose/review question?
Does the identified framework ground the investigation into the healthcare administration problem?
Do the problem of interest and framework align with the purpose/review question?
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Appendix
The Doctoral Prospectus
The DHA Project Plan is a brief document that provides preliminary information about your doctoral research and is used in two ways:
1.
It serves as the tentative plan for developing the project and is evaluated to ensure doctoral-level work (e.g., feasibility, alignment, etc.).
2.
It provides information used to assign the projects mentors.
DHA Project Plan approval from the project mentor, project co-mentor, and a program-level designee is required for you to move forward and work on your
project. The plan is subject to change, and parts of your research design may need to be adjusted after you complete your exhaustive review of the literature
during proposal development.
Working Title Instructions and Example
Instructions: The working title should include the HSO type and DHA research domains. Provide a concise (aim for 15 words or fewer) working
title for this study. (Be sure to include your HSO type.)
Titles should be concise (aim for 15 words or fewer), be a statement, not a question, and no colons please. The title should indicate the main
topic and the variables/concepts under study and the relationship between them. A title should be fully explanatory when standing alone and
include the most critical key words (a searchable statement of what the manuscript contains). Avoid words that serve no purpose (such as
methods, results, a study of…, or investigation of…), use full terms (avoid abbreviations), and capitalize any word of four or more letters, and all
parts of a verb.
Improving a Rural Hospitals Readmission Rates for Heart Failure Patients
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Section 1: Research Problem Instructions and Examples
Healthcare Services Organization (HSO) Type
Instructions: At the beginning of the DHA program students were asked to select an HSO type to research in each course in preparation for the
Doctoral study. Identify and describe your selected HSO type and any unique characteristics that help provide specificity to your research.
With no more than 1-2 sentences identify and describe your selected HSO type.
Examples of HSO types can be located on the DHA Project Completion page.
Hospitals/Health systems – rural hospitals
HSO Problem of Interest
What is the healthcare services organization (HSO) problem of interest that prompted you to search the literature to find out more? The problem
of interest is a high-level problem that all HSO of the same type are experiencing.
Write only 1-2 complete sentences using a scholarly tone.
The need to improve readmission rates in a hospital system.
Healthcare Administration Problem
Instructions: A healthcare administration problem is a focused topic of concern, a condition to be improved upon, or troubling question that is
supported in published research-based articles and/or grey literature like reports (annual, research, technical, project), white or working papers,
government reports, and organizational evaluations.
In one sentence, what is your healthcare administration problem? This will be more focused than the problem of interest noted above.
The healthcare administration problem is high readmission rates for heart failure patients within the last 30-days of discharge for rural hospitals
with 20-25 beds.
Which DHA research category does your healthcare administration problem align with?
A list of DHA research domains can be located on the DHA Project Completion page.
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Quality improvement
Healthcare Administration Problem Justification Sources
Instructions: Students are required to provide at least 3 credible sources that state a healthcare administration problem exist. Students should read all
sources completely but pay special attention to what the authors state the conclusion or research results are from their work. To build on the previous
research in the field students must have at least three sources within the last 5 years that clearly state a problem exist. One example is provided below:
Provide a minimum of 3 sources that clearly state in the conclusion or research findings that a healthcare administration problem currently exists.
Full APA Citation:
Hamner A. (2021). Readmission rates for rural hospitals and their challenges. University of Homenlin, Growley.
Purpose of Research (1 sentence only):
Source 1
(Required)
The purpose of the study was to research hospital rates in rural hospital systems.
Author’s Conclusion or Results of Research (1 sentence only):
Rural hospitals are experiencing challenges with 30-day readmission rate for heart failure patients.
How this relates to my study (1 sentence only):
It supports that rural hospitals are experiencing an undesirable readmission rate for a particular population.
Full APA Citation:
Coldaw B.A., Hawkins J.W. & Davlin R. (2021) From theory to practice: identifying authentic opinion of leaders to improve
care using evidence-based practice. Managed Care 12(7), 156–162.
Source 2
Purpose of Research (1 sentence only):
(Required)
The purpose of this study was to survey organizational leaders about their organizational cultures related to improving quality
related to hospital readmission rates.
Author’s Conclusion or Results of Research (1 sentence only):
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The research findings revealed that hospital leaders in rural hospitals are experiencing high readmission rates for heart
failure patients despite attempts to improve care delivery using evidence-based practices.
How this relates to my study (1 sentence only):
This study provides further justification that rural hospitals and health systems have unique struggles with readmissions rates.
Full APA Citation:
Buch D.T., Gerald B. & Kelley D. (2022). The breakdown of CMS readmission rates categories. Johnson Taylor & Franklin
Group, Australia.
Purpose of Research (1 sentence only):
The purpose of this study was to examine the different types of CMS readmission rates categories.
Source 3
Author’s Conclusion or Results of Research (1 sentence only):
(Required)
The research findings reported that rural organizations struggle to meet the national average for readmission rates for many
of the CMS categories.
How this relates to my study (1 sentence only):
This relates to my study because it shows that rural hospital has a higher readmissions rate for heart failure patients.
Gap in Practice
Instructions: The need to address an identified gap in practice must be clear and there must be current relevance to the discipline and area of
practice.
In no more than 1-2 sentences what meaningful gap in practice have you identified?
Learn more about a Practice Gap Statement on the DHA Project Completion page.
Evidence shows that 30-day readmission rates for heart failure cases is 16.10% for rural hospitals with 20-25 beds. This study will study research
methods to bring the readmission rates down to the CMS national average of 15.59% for rural hospitals.
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Practice Gap Sources
Provide a minimum of 1 source that clearly states desired ideal state of professional practice related to your healthcare administration problem.
Full APA Citation:
CMS Hospital Compare. (2022). Hospital Quality Initiative Public Reporting. Retrieved on January 10, 2023, from
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/HospitalQualityInits/HospitalCompare.
Desired Ideal State of Professional Practice:
The Centers for Medicare an Medicaid Services provides public data on hospital readmissions and the national average for heart failure
readmissions is 15.59% (data is for illustration only)
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Section 2: Purpose and Review Questions Instructions and Examples
Research Purpose
To address your stated problem, what is the purpose of your study using no more than 1-2 sentences?
Learn more about the purpose of research by Clicking Here
The purpose of this research is to search the existing body of knowledge related to rural hospital admission rates for heart failure patients and
provide strategies for leaders to reduce their readmissions rates for heart failure patients.
Review Question
Conclude with your review question. (1 sentence)
What are best practices to improve the adoption and implementation of evidence-based quality improvement strategies to reduce heart failure
patient’s readmission rates in rural hospital settings?
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Section 3: Framework Instructions and Examples
Framework (Conceptual or Theoretical)
Instructions: The framework includes the theories and/or concepts relevant to your topic. Align the framework with the problem of interest, healthcare
administration problem, purpose, and review question. This theoretical or conceptual framework is the basis for understanding, designing, and analyzing ways
to investigate your healthcare administration problem. Provide the original scholarly literature (citing original authors) on the theory and/or concepts, even if
it is more than 5 years old. Please do not cite secondary sources.
What theory(ies) and/or concept(s) support (frame) your study and who are the original authors? Provide an in-text citation with your response, and the
complete APA reference.
To locate additional information on DHA Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks on the DHA Project Completion page.
Full APA Citation:
Rogers, E. M. (2010). Diffusion of innovations. Simon and Schuster.
Purpose of Framework (1 sentence only):
Source 1
(Required)
The purpose of this framework was to reveal the various elements contributing to the adoption and diffusion of new
innovations in an organizational setting.
Key Constructs of Framework (1 sentence only):
The key constructs outline the various segments of the innovation adoption model: innovators, early adopters, early
majority, late majority and laggards.
How this relates to my study (1 sentence only):
This relates to my study because the adoption of evidenced-based practices has shown to improve patient outcomes
and the quality of care.
Full APA Citation:
Source 1
(Optional)
Purpose of Framework (1 sentence only):
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Key Constructs of Framework (1 sentence only):
How this relates to my study (1 sentence only):
How do these theories and/or concepts relate to your healthcare administration problem, purpose, and review question? (no more than 2-3 sentences)
Spread of evidence-based practices follows the diffusion of innovations which is the process through which an innovation, defined as an idea
perceived as new, spreads via certain communication channels over time among the members of a social system.
There are prerequisites that must be met to successfully spread innovations and best practices in a healthcare system. These processes also
determine the rate and speed of the spread. By improving the adoption rate of innovative, evidence-based practices for heart failure patient’s
readmission rate may be decreased.
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Section 4: Significance Instructions and Example
Significance
Instructions: Here you explain how your study addresses the meaningful, discipline-specific issue that you identified and will therefore contribute to your
field, discipline, professional practice, etc. contributing to positive social change. Detail how your findings might support professional practice or allow
practical application (answer the So what? question).
How will your study address the meaningful, discipline-specific issue that you identified and therefore contribute to your field, discipline, professional
practice, etc. contributing to positive social change?
More information on helping rural hospital adopt and implement evidence-based practice strategies will decrease the 30-day readmission rate for
heart failure patients in rural hospitals.
Significance of study related to social determinants?
Proposing solutions for rural hospitals to reduce their 30-day readmission rates for heart failure patients will have a positive impact on patient
recovery, families and rural hospitals that serve their communities.
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Section 5: Research Alignment Table Instructions and Example
Complete the Research Design Alignment Table using the information from earlier sections of this form. Using an alignment table can assist with
ensuring the alignment of your research design.
Research Design Alignment Table Video Tutorial (YouTube) | Doctoral Research Design Alignment Appointments or Office Hours
Healthcare Administration
Problem
Practice Gap
Purpose
Review Question
Theoretical
Framework
List the theories and/or
conceptual framework.
The healthcare
administration problem is
high readmission rates for
heart failure patients with
the last 30-days of
discharge for rural
hospitals with 20-25 beds.
Evidence shows that 30-day
readmission rates for heart
failure cases is 16.10% for
rural hospitals with 20-25 beds.
This study will study research
methods to bring the
readmission rates down to the
CMS national average of
15.59% for rural hospitals.
The purpose of this research is
to search the existing body of
knowledge related to rural
hospital admission rates for
heart failure patients and
provide strategies for leaders
to reduce their readmissions
rates for heart failure patients.
What are best
practices to improve
the adoption and
implementation of
evidence-based
quality improvement
strategies to reduce
heart failure patient’s
readmission rates in
rural hospital settings?
Diffusion of Innovation
My Doctoral Research (MyDR)
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navigating your doctoral research journey, from the very beginning through the final approval. The various landing pages in MyDR will track your progress and
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DHA Appraisal Results Log
Student Name:
Review Question:
*Only add sources that have an appraisal rating of “High” or “Good” to the below table.
** If you can justify the additions of a sources below a “Good “ rating consult with your mentors.
Author, date, and
title
Evidence level
and quality
rating
Focus: HSO type, Research
Domain, and Specific
Problem being addressed
Findings that help
answer the review
question(s)
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Measures if used
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DHA Integrative Review Project Prospectus Form
(For Students that started the DHA program in Fall 2021 or after)
Students | Complete your DHA project planning using this form. This form must be completed exactly as instructed in the appendix to be
approved. For additional information and resources, refer to the DHA Project Completion page. There are five sections on the form to complete
that must be approved by your committee. The six sections include:
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6.
Research Problem
Purpose and Review Question
Framework
Significance
Research Alignment Table
Appendix (The appendix provides examples and instructions on how to complete this form)
Submit this completed form into MyDR for formal evaluation and feedback when your project mentor indicates that you are ready to do so.
Student’s Name | Click or tap here to enter text.
Student ID | Click or tap here to enter text.
Program | DHA
Submission Date | Click arrow to select a date.
*Remember that your study focus must be within the realm of your program and specialization area.
Evaluators Only | Complete this section and provide feedback on responses and rubric scores in the form where noted.
Mentor’s Name | Click or tap here to enter text.
Co-Mentor’s Name | Click or tap here to enter text.
Overall Assessment: Choose an item.
Overall Assessment: Choose an item.
Working Title
(Click here for instructions and examples)
Provide a concise (aim for 15 words or fewer) working title for this study. (Be sure to include your HSO type.)
Improving Confidence to implement strategic initiatives among Healthcare Leaders
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Section 1: Practice-based Problem
(Click here for instructions and examples)
Healthcare Services Organization (HSO) Type
With no more than 1-2 sentences identify and describe your selected HSO type.
Clinics and Outpatient Facilities.
HSO Problem of Interest
What is the healthcare services organization (HSO) problem of interest that prompted you to search the literature to find out more? Write only 1-2
complete sentences using a scholarly tone.
There is prevalent challenge of ineffective leadership within healthcare clinics and
