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Explore, identify, and critically analyze the Iowa Model that could be used as a guide for directing a practice change related to the future actions you identified in the Ways of Knowing assignment

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Explore, identify, and critically analyze the Iowa Model that could be used as a guide for directing a practice change related to the future actions you identified in the Ways of Knowing assignment.

*Professionally reflect on your critical analysis and describe how selection and use of this model could positively influence implementation and sustainability of a practice change project at your professional organization.  

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The items reflect critical questions to ask when selecting a model as described in Schaffer, M. A., Sandau, K. E., & Diedrick. L. (2012). Evidence-based practice models for organizational change: Overview and practical applications. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 69(5), 1197-1209.

--Introduction. 

*A brief succinct overview of the professional experience and future actions discussed in the Way of Knowing.

*A statement that explains the purpose of the assignment. 

--After your introduction, discuss the following content

*Description of the Model. Provide the name of the model. Identify the author of the model, and the date the model was established. Utilize primary rather than secondary resources. 

*Purpose of the Model. Provide a descriptive summary of the purpose of the model. Specifically speak to the context and situations in which the model is useful. Clearly identify how the purpose of this model is linked to the future actions you identified in the Ways of Knowing assignment.

*Classification of the Model. Provide a clear description of the structure of the model utilizing a sound rationale (choose from the option of individual use or organizational processes as discussed by Schaffer et al.).  Clearly identify how you arrived at your conclusion. 

*Key Features of the Model. Provide a descriptive summary of the key features of the model. Clearly identify how the key features of this model support the future actions you identified in the Ways of Knowing assignment. 

*Steps of the Model. Provide a descriptive summary of the steps of the model.  

-Relationships in the Model. Provide a descriptive summary of the linkages among and between the steps associated with the model.

-Assumptions in the Model. Provide a clear description of the assumptions associated with the model.  Clearly identify why the accepting of the assumptions is necessary for successful application of the model to a practice change project.

-Application to Professional Practice. Provide a descriptive summary of your critical analysis findings.  Thoroughly discuss the application of the model for a practice change project at your professional organization regarding the future actions you identified in the Ways of Knowing assignment. 

--Conclusion. Present a brief summary of the key takeaway points of the paper.  The conclusion should not present any new information.