Clinical Integration

Patient care, education & reserach while respecting the needs of the human spirit

The Language of Data Guide to Nursing Research Study Development and Project Management

The Language of Data provides Tools, Training and Teams to improve the use of data in health systems. Our site offers on-line and face-2-face programming for nurses and health system team members to provides the tools, training and team relationships needed to improve patient care processes and outcomes through better use of health system data in clinical inquiry projects. 

Tools

Language of Data tools includes forms, templates and frequently used articles to support research teams and learners. Language of Data tools use gaming strategies to engage learners. 

Training

Language of Data training uses gaming strategies to help teams understand methods and statistical symbols commonly reported in research results and used in real-world clinical practice.

Teams

Language of Data teams are mentored using a structured, progression plan. A project team is a fun, collegial way to engage with peers in learning and clinical inquiry!

The Research and Improvement Science Process

The Language of Data is an applied, skill-based approach that uses games, recipes, and partnership opportunities for “hands-on” learning to improve skills for clinical inquiry in healthcare settings.

Identifying a Research Question

Creating Research Teams

Reviewing the Literature

Developing the Protocol

Getting Through the IRB Approval

Enrolling Patients & Collecting Data

Analyzing Data

Share Your Outcomes

Share Your Outcomes