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Nursing outcomes classification: a preliminary report of field testing
Meridean L Maas1, David Reed, K M Reeder
1Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. meridean-maas@uiowa.edu
Outcomes Management
|July 24, 2002
Summary
Researchers are evaluating the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) to measure nursing care effectiveness. Preliminary results show NOC outcomes accurately document nursing intervention impact, supporting their clinical utility.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Patient Outcomes
- Healthcare Research
Background:
- Clinically useful and measurable patient outcomes are essential for evaluating nursing care effectiveness.
- The Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) provides a standardized framework for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the reliability, validity, and usefulness of the initial 190 NOC outcomes.
- To assess the performance of NOC outcomes across diverse healthcare settings.
Main Methods:
- A multi-site evaluation involving 10 care continuum sites.
- Preliminary analysis of inter-rater reliability and construct/criterion validity for 15 selected NOC outcomes.
Main Results:
- The study provides preliminary data on the reliability and validity of NOC outcomes.
- Initial analyses suggest that NOC outcomes are sensitive to nursing interventions.
Conclusions:
- NOC outcomes demonstrate potential for accurately documenting the effectiveness of nursing interventions.
- The findings support the clinical utility and integration of NOC into nursing practice and research.