Original Question: Based on how you will evaluate your EBP project, which indepe

Original Question: Based on how you will evaluate your EBP project, which independent and dependent variables do you need to collect? Why?
Student # 1 – response with 100 words and a reference within 5 years
Student #2 – response with 100 words and a reference within 5 years
Student #3 – response with 100 words and a reference within 5 years
Student #1 – Kim
Evidenced based projects require data collection. In any experiment or change there are going to be things that can influence the outcome as well as the whole process. Independent and dependent variables work together and have this influence. The independent variable: the variable that an experimenter changes or controls so that they can observe the effects on the dependent variable.
The dependent variable: the variable being measured in an experiment that is “dependent” on the independent variable (Zach, 2020)
That being said in my change project for the SANE Sart program will be the advocate presence. This will be the independent variable and the survivor will be the dependent. The project will monitor the response from the victim long term with the support of the advocate versus without. My challenge is to have one available for every exam 95% of the time. They may also be able to assign you a victim’s advocate who will go to the hospital with you and provide emotional and practical support throughout the process (Verywell, 2023).
The second portion of my change project is to treat for STI (sexually transmitted illness) 95% of all appropriate exams.
The reason behind the monitoring is that you need to be able to explain the “why” for the change to begin with. They also may need to be altered and if the examiner is not being diligent and monitoring, they may publish or present data that is not precise.
Student #2 Ankitkumar
A variable is a changing thing or anything whose value changes. The dependent variables, also known as outcome variables within an experimental study environment, have a direct association with the main outcome of the research study. The dependent variable may be modified by the independent variable, which is sometimes referred to as the explanatory variable but is not directly impacted by the experiment performed (Kaliyadan & Kulkarni, 2019). When evaluating an EBP (evidence-based practice) HAI (healthcare-associated infection) project, it is important to identify both independent and dependent variables to properly assess the effectiveness of the intervention.
Independent variables are the factors being manipulated or changed in the intervention. In an EBP HAI project, the independent variables may include the type of infection prevention and control measures being implemented, the training and education provided to staff, and the type of monitoring and evaluation systems put in place. Dependent variables, on the other hand, are the outcomes being measured to determine the success of the intervention. In an EBP HAI project, the dependent variables may include the rate of HAIs, the severity of infections, the length of hospital stay, and the overall costs associated with treating HAIs.
The main components of a science experiment’s approach to research are variables. To eliminate bias, experimental methods unbiasedly examine a hypothesis or research question. The variable that is being changed to have a direct impact on the dependent variable is known as the independent variable. The component of the experiment that is being tested and measured and is “dependent” on the independent variable is known as the dependent variable (McLeod, 2019). It is important to collect both independent and dependent variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships and assess the impact of the intervention. For example, if the rate of HAIs decreases after implementing a new infection prevention and control measure, it can be concluded that the intervention was effective in reducing the risk of infection. However, if the rate of HAIs remains unchanged, further investigation may be necessary to determine if the intervention was implemented correctly or if alternative measures may be more effective. In summary, collecting both independent and dependent variables is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of an EBP HAI project and determining the impact of the intervention on patient outcomes and healthcare costs.
Student #3 Gloria
A variable, in research, is largely a person, place, object, or phenomena that is being quantified in some manner. The researcher manipulates or adjusts the independent variable, which is supposed to have a direct influence on the dependent variable. In an experiment, the dependent variable is the variable that is being tested and measured, and it is ‘depending’ on the independent variable. What happens as a result of the independent variable is called a dependent variable (U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d.)
My capstone project aims to improve staffing within the organization by reducing the nursing staff burnout caused by nurses working with increased patient ratios and to increase patient outcomes. To evaluate the outcomes of the capstone project, collection of dependent and independent variables in the project is essential (Boström et al., 2013). The independent variable for my project is the number of patients seen at the facility. One of the dependent variables that I would collect is the health outcomes of the patients in the organization. This variable is important because it examines what impact staffing has on patient results.