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DNP 820 Topic 7 DQ 1: choosing an EBP model

The contrast is not decoration — the second model exists in the prompt to explain why you chose the first, so pick one that differs on something that matters to your project.

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Last reviewed · August 15, 2026

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Choose one, then contrast — both operations are required

Choose a model built for translation rather than a general change theory, because the prompt specifies translational activities. The Iowa Model is the most widely used in nursing and its distinctive feature is decision points: it asks whether the topic is a priority for the organisation and whether there is sufficient research, and it tells you to stop or to conduct your own study if the answer is no, which is unusual and useful. The Johns Hopkins model gives you a practice question, evidence, translation structure with worked appraisal tools. PARIHS and its revised form treat successful implementation as a function of evidence, context and facilitation, which is the strongest frame when your obstacle is the setting rather than the evidence. The ACE Star model organises knowledge transformation into five stages. Describe the components of whichever you choose in enough detail that a reader could follow it.

Then justify it for translational activities specifically, which means saying what it does at the point where evidence has to become behaviour. Iowa's pilot-before-adoption step and its explicit decision to discontinue are translation features; PARIHS's facilitation construct names the person whose job is to make it happen, which most models leave implicit. Then contrast, and choose a second model that differs on the dimension you care about rather than one you happen to know. Iowa against PARIHS is a good pairing because one is a linear process with decision points and the other is a diagnostic account of why implementation succeeds, and the contrast makes visible what a process model cannot tell you: it will not warn you that your context is hostile. Say which of your project's features made you prefer one, and the post has answered all three parts. Name the feature of your own project that decided it.

Likely learning objectives

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  • 01
    Distinguish translation models from general change theories.
  • 02
    Describe a model's components accurately.
  • 03
    Justify a model by what it does at the point of implementation.
  • 04
    Contrast two models on a dimension that explains the preference.
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Choose one model for EBP implementation. Describe its components and why you believe this model is most appropriate for assisting in translational activities. Contrast this model with another.
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I understand this is a lot of information to cover in 5 weeks, however, the Bible says in Philippians 4:13 that we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Even in times like this, we are encouraged by God’s word that we have that ability in us to succeed with His strength. I pray that each and every one of you receives strength for this course and life generally as we navigate through this pandemic that is shaking our world today. Relax and enjoy the course! Name: Discussion Rubric DNP 820 Topic 7 DQ 1 Choose one model for EBP implementation Grid View List View Excellent 90–100 Good 80–89 Fair 70–79 Poor 0–69 Main Posting: Response to the Discussion question is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. 40 (40%) – 44 (44%) Thoroughly responds to the Discussion question(s). Is reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module and current credible sources. No less than 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth. Supported by at least three current credible sources. 35 (35%) – 39 (39%) Responds to most of the Discussion question(s). Is somewhat reflective with critical analysis and synthesis representative of knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. 50% of the post has exceptional depth and breadth. Supported by at least three credible references. 31 (31%) – 34 (34%) Responds to some of the Discussion question(s). One to two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed. Is somewhat lacking reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Cited with fewer than two credible references. 0 (0%) – 30 (30%) Does not respond to the Discussion question(s). Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria. Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis. Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module. Contains only one or no credible references. Main Posting: Writing 6 (6%) – 6 (6%) Written clearly and concisely. Contains no grammatical or spelling errors. Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Written concisely. May contain one to two grammatical or spelling errors. Adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Written somewhat concisely. May contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors. Contains some APA formatting errors. 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Not written clearly or concisely. Contains more than two spelling or grammatical errors. Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style. Main Posting: Timely and full participation 9 (9%) – 10 (10%) Meets requirements for timely, full, and active participation. Posts main Discussion by due date. 8 (8%) – 8 (8%) Meets requirements for full participation. Posts main Discussion by due date. 7 (7%) – 7 (7%) Posts main Discussion by due date. 0 (0%) – 6 (6%) Does not meet requirements for full participation. Does not post main Discussion by due date. First Response: Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources. 9 (9%) – 9 (9%) Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. Responds to questions posed by faculty. The use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives. 8 (8%) – 8 (8%) Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting. 7 (7%) – 7 (7%) Response is on topic and may have some depth. 0 (0%) – 6 (6%) Response may not be on topic and lacks depth. First Response: Writing 6 (6%) – 6 (6%) Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Response to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues. Response to faculty questions are mostly answered, if posed. Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources. Response is written in standard, edited English. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Response posed in the Discussion may lack effective professional communication. Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. Few or no credible sources are cited. 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Responses posted in the Discussion lack effective communication. Response to faculty questions are missing. No credible sources are cited. First Response: Timely and full participation 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Meets requirements for timely, full, and active participation. Posts by due date. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Meets requirements for full participation. Posts by due date. 3 (3%) – 3 (3%) Posts by due date. 0 (0%) – 2 (2%) Does not meet requirements for full participation. Does not post by due date. Second Response: Post to colleague’s main post that is reflective and justified with credible sources. 9 (9%) – 9 (9%) Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings. Responds to questions posed by faculty. The use of scholarly sources to support ideas demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives. 8 (8%) – 8 (8%) Response has some depth and may exhibit critical thinking or application to practice setting. 7 (7%) – 7 (7%) Response is on topic and may have some depth. 0 (0%) – 6 (6%) Response may not be on topic and lacks depth. Second Response: Writing 6 (6%) – 6 (6%) Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues. Response to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed. Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources. Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Communication is mostly professional and respectful to colleagues. Response to faculty questions are mostly answered, if posed. Provides opinions and ideas that are supported by few credible sources. Response is written in standard, edited English. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Response posed in the Discussion may lack effective professional communication. Response to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed. Few or no credible sources are cited. 0 (0%) – 3 (3%) Responses posted in the Discussion lack effective communication. Response to faculty questions are missing. No credible sources are cited. Second Response: Timely and full participation 5 (5%) – 5 (5%) Meets requirements for timely, full, and active participation. Posts by due date. 4 (4%) – 4 (4%) Meets requirements for full participation. Posts by due date. 3 (3%) – 3 (3%) Posts by due date. 0 (0%) – 2 (2%) Does not meet requirements for full participation. Does not post by due date. Total Points: 100 Name: Discussion Rubric

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Turn the brief into deliverables

  1. 01
    One named EBP implementation model.
  2. 02
    Its components, described.
  3. 03
    Why it suits translational activities specifically.
  4. 04
    A contrast with a second model, on a dimension that matters.
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Components, suitability, then the contrast

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The model and its components

Name the model and set out its stages or constructs.

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Why it suits translation

Identify what the model does where evidence has to become behaviour.

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The contrast

Compare with a second model on a dimension that matters to your project.

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Fit with your project

Say which feature of your own project decided the preference.

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Models with published implementations

Recommended databases

  • Implementation Science
  • CINAHL
  • University of Iowa Health Care
  • PubMed Central

Search sequence

  1. 1.
    Read the model's primary description rather than a comparison table.
  2. 2.
    Search the model AND implementation for a published application in nursing.
  3. 3.
    Identify your own project's main obstacle before choosing, since that decides the model.
  4. 4.
    Find one paper comparing implementation frameworks systematically.
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Reference shortlist

These are authoritative starting points, not a ready-made bibliography. A qualified reviewer must confirm that each source fits the assignment and supports the claim beside which it is cited.

Nothing here is cleared for citation until you have read it.

  1. 01

    The Iowa Model Revised: Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Excellence in Health Care©

    University of Iowa Health Care · 2017

    The Iowa Model in its own words, including the decision points that make it a translation model rather than a change theory.

  2. 02

    PARIHS revisited: from heuristic to integrated framework for the successful implementation of knowledge into practice

    Implementation Science (BMC), Gill Harvey and Alison Kitson · 2016

    PARIHS revisited, the evidence-context-facilitation account and the natural contrast to a linear process model.

  3. 03

    Making sense of implementation theories, models and frameworks

    Implementation Science (BMC), Per Nilsen · 2015

    A systematic account of how implementation theories, models and frameworks differ, which is what makes the contrast principled.

  4. 04

    What can organisational theory offer knowledge translation in healthcare? A thematic and lexical analysis

    BMC Health Services Research · 2018

    What organisational theory adds to knowledge translation, useful when your obstacle is the setting.

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Review before submission

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a general change theory rather than a translation model.
  • Listing components without saying what any of them does.
  • Contrasting with a model that differs on nothing relevant.
  • Justifying the choice by popularity or familiarity.
  • Ignoring what your own project's obstacle actually is.

Submission checklist

  • Is the model designed for evidence translation?
  • Would a reader be able to follow its components?
  • Is the justification about the implementation step?
  • Does the contrast explain your preference?
  • Have you connected it to your own project's obstacle?

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