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1Division of Nursing, Shenandoah University, 1775 North Sector Court, Winchester, VA 22601 USA. jduffy@early.com
Outcomes Management for Nursing Practice
|April 13, 2001
Summary
Multidisciplinary health care teams can improve patient outcomes through practice changes. Nursing staff were key in identifying and implementing these successful changes over 18 months.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Clinical Practice Improvement
- Patient Care Outcomes
Background:
- Multidisciplinary teams aim to enhance patient outcomes via practice modification.
- Implementing evidence-based practice changes is crucial in healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate practice changes driven by multidisciplinary health care teams.
- To highlight the role of teamwork in achieving improved patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Case study approach examining three distinct practice change initiatives.
- Longitudinal study over an 18-month period involving collaborative goal setting.
- Focus on the identification and implementation processes of recommended changes.
Main Results:
- Attainment of several predefined goals through collaborative efforts.
- Demonstration of successful practice changes leading to improved patient care.
- Significant contribution of nursing staff in change identification and implementation.
Conclusions:
- Multidisciplinary teamwork is effective in driving practice change for better patient outcomes.
- Sustained effort over time is essential for achieving practice improvement goals.
- Empowering nursing staff is vital for successful healthcare innovation.