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Measuring advanced practice nursing outcomes
R Kleinpell-Nowell1, T M Weiner
1Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
AACN Clinical Issues
|April 4, 2000
Summary
Measuring healthcare outcomes is crucial for evaluating advanced practice nursing (APN) effectiveness. This article reviews APN outcomes research, measures, and instruments to guide effective role assessment.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Nursing Practice
- Outcomes Measurement
Background:
- Outcome measurement is vital for healthcare evaluation.
- The necessity of measuring outcomes in advanced practice nursing is recognized.
- Clarity is lacking on which outcome measures to use and how to conduct effective assessments for advanced practice nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of advanced practice nursing outcomes research.
- To review outcome measures pertinent to advanced practice nurses (APNs).
- To discuss sources of outcome measures and instruments for APNs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of advanced practice nursing outcomes research.
- Identification and categorization of relevant outcome measures.
- Exploration of available instruments for outcomes assessment.
Main Results:
- The importance of outcomes measurement in advanced practice nursing is highlighted.
- Key outcome measures relevant to APNs are identified.
- Various sources and instruments for conducting outcomes assessments are presented.
Conclusions:
- Standardized outcome measures are needed for advanced practice nursing.
- Effective outcomes assessment can demonstrate the value of the APN role.
- Further research is required to refine outcome measurement in advanced practice nursing.