The Impact of Rounding and Whiteboard Usage in Postpartum Patients

Runninghead: RUNNING AND WHITEBAORD USAGE

ROUNDING AND WHITEBOARD USAGE

Rounding and Whiteboard Usage in Postpartum Women

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Name of Degree: Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Academic University?

September 2017

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Abstract

This paper explores the impact of hourly rounding and the implementation of a whiteboard in postpartum women in regards to the care received and outcomes achieved. Namely, this paper examines the question of whether hourly rounding and the use of a whiteboard in postpartum women increases patient satisfaction and pain management immediately after delivery to 72 hours of postpartum stay, particularly when compared to the absence of both rounding and a whiteboard.

Keywords: postpartum, whiteboard, rounding

Table of Contents

Section One: Introduction and Overview of the Problem………………………..…..8

Introduction to Problem?…………………………………………………………8

Problem Statement?………..…………………………….……………………….8

Current Practices?…………..…………………………………………………….8

Purpose of the DNP Project?…...…………………………………………………8

Project Objectives and Outcomes…………..……………………………………9

Background/Significance of Problem……….….………………………………..9

Clinical Question (PICOT)…………………..………………………………….9

Conclusion………………..…………………………………………………….10

Section Two: Review of Literature………………………………………………………11

Review of the Literature…………………………………………………………11

Search Table?……………………………………………………………………..12

Appraisal of Evidence?……………………………………………………………12

Table of Evidence (Appendix)………………………………………………….12

Limitations……………………………………………………………………..13

Conclusion……………………………………………………………………..13

Section Three: Conceptual Foundation……………………………………………….14

Conceptual/Theoretical Model…………………………………………………...14

Constructs?………………………………………………………………………..14

Implications for Project?………………………………………………………..…15

Concept Definition and Identification…………………………………………...15

Evidence-Based Practice Change…………………..…………………………….16

Change Theory……………….....………..… ……………………………………16

Conclusion………………………………………………………………………..17

Section Four: Project Design…………………………………………………………..18

Project Timeline/Project Implementation Steps....................................................18

Practice Setting and Demographics……………………………………………...19

Participants/Sample……………………………………………………………....19?

Sampling Plan (Power Analysis)………………………………………………...19

Practice Change/Quality Improvement Design………………………………….20

Project Evaluation Plan?…………………………………………………….……20

Data Collection Tool(s)?……………………………………………………….…21

Valid and Reliable Measurement Instrument/Tool(s)…………………………...21

Data Collection Methods……………………………………………………..…21

Outcome Measurement?………………………………………………….………22

Data Analysis?…………………………………………………………………....22

Statistical Test/Thematic Analysis……………………………………………....23

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval…………………………………….23

Conclusion………………………………………………………………………24

Section Five: Implementation Processes and Procedures………………………………25

Letters of Permission…………………………………………………………….25?

Resources?………………………………………………………………………...26

Information Systems/Technology………............………………………………..27

Conclusion……………………………………………………………………….27

Section Six: Evaluation and Outcomes of Project………………………………………28

Data Analysis and Outcomes…………………………………………………….28

Statistical Analysis………………………………………………………………29

Participant Demographic Data……………………………………..……………29

Conclusion…………………………………………………..……………..…….30

Section Seven: Implications and Limitations…………………………………….……...31

Implications to Practice/Policy Changes………………………………………...32

The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice…...…......32

Essential I: Scientific Underpinnings……………………………………..……...32

Applicability to Project……………………………………………..……32

Implications for Practice……………………………………………...….33

Essential II: Organizational and Systems Leadership……………………………34

Applicability to Project?…………………………………………………..34

Implications for Practice………………………………………………....35

Essential III: Clinical Scholarship and Analytical Methods..................................36

Applicability to Project?…………………………………………………..36