Section G: Evaluation of Process

Rationale for the Data Collection Methods
The outcome data collection method that will be used is a questionnaire administered to pregnant women to measure their understanding of the education program. The second data collection that was identified was the use of scale by reviewing infant charts to evaluate the rate of breastfeeding initiations. For the purpose of this paper, this data collection will be identified as reviewing patient data records, in this case, infant chart data records. The study opted to use a questionnaire because the sample study is large and questionnaires are relatively cheap and easy to administer, easy to analyze, familiar with most respondents, allows information to be collected in a standardized way, and can be used to address sensitive questions. Besides, they allow respondents to skip some questions they feel may violate their rights as an individual. On the other hand, review of infant chart data records is a gold standard that will provide accurate data as recorded by nurses after delivery.
Outcome Measures
The project objective is to improve the rate of breastfeeding initiation and increase the duration of breastfeeding based on a prenatal educational program. The outcome measures will evaluate the pregnant women’s understanding of the benefits of breastfeeding and the rate of breastfeeding initiation after delivery. The outcome measures will evaluate the extent to which the project objectives were achieved using pre-set SMART goals. In this case, Specific goals include increased breastfeeding initiation rates after delivery. Measurable –this include indicators to help stay on track to achieving goals, which in this case is participant’s increased understanding on benefits of breastfeeding. Attainable – the organization must commit resources and necessary support to attain the goals. Realistic – the organization has the capacity to implement educational breastfeeding intervention, and lastly; timely – the objectives will be grounded within a six month pre-trial duration.
Validity, Reliability, and Applicability of Outcomes
The validity of the results tests whether the results were obtained using sound scientific methods (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2015). In order to ensure validity, the study will eliminate bias. For instance, when selecting participants for the study, bias will be reduced by randomly providing questionnaires to the participants. Secondly, to ensure the reliability of the outcomes the numerical study results will be examined carefully, and consider various factors that could influence a mother’s ability to initiate breastfeeding apart from the educational intervention. The reliability will also consider the clinical significance of the outcomes. Lastly, the applicability will be evaluated based on the study design questions. If the outcomes answer the study design questions, then they are applicable in the clinical setting.
Strategies to Apply if Outcomes do not Provide Positive Results
In case outcomes do not provide positive results, an analysis of what caused the failure will be implemented. In particular, the methodology will be evaluated and probably start all over again using different methods. However, if there is no problem with the methodology, then we will conclude that the intervention was unsuccessful and implement a different intervention.
Implications for Practice and Future Research
Nursing education does not offer adequate training on breastfeeding support, which results in making personal breastfeeding experience an important element for nurses to support breastfeeding for new mothers and at the pediatric unit. Breastfeeding education will provide nurses with the necessary knowledge and skills to help mothers initiate breastfeeding and improve the health outcomes at the pediatric unit. Future research should be completed to determine the relationship between nursing assistance and success in breastfeeding initiation and duration.

References
Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2015). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.