In your DNP project, you may implement a change theory to generate the necessary changes on the proposed topic. Prepare a recorded PowerPoint presentation explaining, step by step, the change theory for you selected, and provide examples of how you would implement it. Develop a SWOT analysis to Identify the strengths and weaknesses of implementing this change.
our presentation must be an original work, logically organized, and follow the current APA format, including citation of references.
PowerPoint presentations with 10-15 slides were clear and easy to read.
Speaker notes expanded upon and clarified content on the slides.
Incorporate a minimum of 4 current (published within the last five years) scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within your work. Journal articles and books should be referenced according to the APA style (the library has a copy of the APA Manual).
Slide 2: Introduction & Project Overview
DNP Project Focus: [Briefly state your DNP project topic, e.g., Reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) in the ICU through a Nurse-Driven Protocol.]
The Need for Change: The current process is inefficient, costly, or resulting in suboptimal patient outcomes (e.g., "Our current CLABSI rate is above the national benchmark, and protocol adherence is inconsistent.")
Objective: To introduce and evaluate a structured protocol to improve patient outcomes and standardize care.
Change Theory Rationale: Lewin's model provides a simple, structured framework for navigating organizational resistance and ensuring change stability. (Source 1: A recent article justifying the use of Lewin's model in healthcare)
Slide 3: What is Change Theory?
Definition: A conceptual framework used by practitioners to analyze the forces that promote or hinder a planned change in a systematic way.
Selected Model: Kurt Lewin's Three-Step Change Model (1940s).
Core Principle: Successful change requires more than just implementing new steps; it requires transforming attitudes, values, and norms. Change is a dynamic process that must be deliberately managed.
The Three Steps:
Unfreeze
Change (or Movement)
Refreeze
Slide 4: Step 1: Unfreeze (The Preparation Stage)
Goal: To prepare the organization for change by demonstrating that the current state is inadequate and that change is necessary.
How to Implement in Project:
Data Presentation: Present current negative data (e.g., high CLABSI rates, cost data) to key stakeholders (nurses, physicians, managers).
Identify Driving Forces: Highlight factors that encourage change (e.g., patient safety mandates, new evidence-based guidelines).
Identify Restraining Forces: Acknowledge factors resisting change (e.g., comfort with the old routine, lack of time, fear of complexity).
Action Example: Conduct an educational "roadshow" presenting the disparity between current practice and best practice. (Source 2: A recent article on overcoming clinical inertia/resistance to change)
Sample Answer
This outlines the content and structure for a DNP project PowerPoint presentation, focusing on Kurt Lewin's Three-Step Model for change, as an example of a change theory.
DNP Project Change Theory Presentation Outline: Kurt Lewin's Model
This presentation is designed to meet the requirement of 10-15 slides, incorporating current scholarly sources and utilizing a SWOT analysis.
Slide 1: Title Slide (APA Format)
Title: Implementing a Practice Change: A Step-by-Step Approach Using Lewin's Change Theory
Student Name: [Your Name]
Program/University: [Your DNP Program/University]