New Article in The American Journal of Nursing Distinguishes Between Human Subjects Research and Quality Improvement Projects
In the evolving landscape of healthcare and research, distinguishing between human subjects research and quality improvement initiatives is not just a regulatory detail—it is a crucial decision that impacts ethical oversight, project timelines, and institutional compliance.
In a recent article published in The American Journal of Nursing, Christa Varnadoe, DNP, AGNP-C, APRN, CCRP, OCN, and Associate Professor at The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine; and Kathryn Johnson, DNP, FNP-BC, AOCNP, Mount Sinai Hospital, Ichan School of Medicine, explain how understanding the subtle yet significant differences between research and quality improvement initiatives is essential for practitioners and administrators alike.
Titled, "Human Subjects Research and Quality Improvement Projects: What's the Difference?”, their article highlights progress that's been made in cancer research and presents concepts that underpin evidence-based practice from research and quality improvement initiatives.
Future work will focus on identifying other gaps in clinical research to support nurses, investigators, and clinical research professionals as they seek to understand concepts and principles essential to research.
This is the 26th article in a series on clinical research by nurses coordinated by the Heilbrunn Family Center for Research Nursing at Rockefeller University. The series is designed to be used as a resource for nurses to understand the concepts and principles essential to research. Each column presents key concepts that underpin evidence-based practice—from research design to data interpretation.
To see all the articles in the series, visit:
https://links.lww.com/AJN/A204.