Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project

Introduction to the Project
Chapter 1 of the Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project is titled “Introduction to the Project” and includes
background and other essential information regarding the overall DPI Project design and components.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
Locate the “DPI Proposal Template” located in the PI Workspace of the DC Network.
Access the textbook “The Doctor of Nursing Practice Essentials: A New Model for Advanced Practice Nursing
textbook. Chapter 10 of this textbook provides an excellent template for a DNP-focused scholarly project.
Directions:
Use the “DPI Proposal Template” to help you develop a draft of the Introduction (Chapter 1) of your DPI Project
Proposal. Keep in mind this is an outline and formatting structure; it may be of use to you, but recall that each
project will vary in nature and scope, so adaptations to this format may be required. Sections in Chapter 1
include:
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Project
Background of the Project
Problem Statement
Purpose of the Project
Clinical Question(s)
Advancing Scientific Knowledge
Significance of the Project
Rationale for Methodology
Nature of the Project Design
Definition of Terms
Assumptions, Limitations, Delimitations
Summary and Organization of the Remainder of the Project
Much of this information can be gleaned from your DPI Prospectus and 10 Strategic Points, but you will find
that new as well as expanded content in specific areas will be required, depending on the nature of your
proposed DPI Project