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Question

Quality indicators are used by professionals to assess and determine if certain methods of care or interventions are appropriate, useful or beneficial. They are the initial steps in improving care and should be drawn from "scientific evidence" (NIH). I believe that Pediatric Quality indicators (PDIs) are examples of quality indicators that can be improved with evidence-based research. PDIs are used in a clinical setting to help medical personnel detect issues in pediatric care that need further study. They also are good ways to establish methods of preventative care to children by identifying and resolving possible safety issues or concerns (AHRQ 2020). It is important that the children get the proper care they need and require to become healthy adults. Therefore, to make sure the quality of care that is given is high and the methods of practice and protocol are up to date, then evidence-based research is the best way to ensure that happens. When using evidence-based research, you are required to use the most up to date research and study to provide quality care (ANA, 2023). This means that instead of using your or a colleague's experience, or what the usual, outdated methods are, you use up to date,