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Outcomes research: making a difference in practice.

Cindy A Scherb1

  • 1St. Joseph's-Mayo Health System, 1025 Marsh Street, P.O. Box 8673, Mankato, MN 56001-4700, USA.

Outcomes Management
|December 26, 2002
PubMed
Summary

This pilot study found that nursing care significantly improved patient outcomes from admission to discharge. Standardized nursing languages in electronic health records were used to track these positive changes.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Outcomes
  • Clinical Documentation

Background:

  • Standardized nursing languages are crucial for consistent patient care documentation.
  • Electronic health records facilitate the collection of patient outcome data.
  • Measuring patient outcomes helps evaluate the impact of nursing interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if significant differences in patient outcome ratings exist between admission and discharge.
  • To explore the utility of standardized nursing languages in outcome assessment.
  • To provide preliminary data on the effect of nursing care on patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study was conducted across two acute care facilities.
  • Standardized nursing languages were integrated into computerized clinical documentation systems.

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  • Patient outcome ratings were analyzed from admission to discharge.

    • Main Results:

    • The study identified significant differences in patient outcome ratings.
    • Data suggest a positive impact of nursing care on patient outcomes.
    • Standardized nursing language facilitated outcome data collection and analysis.

    Conclusions:

    • Nursing care demonstrably influences patient outcomes.
    • Standardized nursing languages are valuable tools for outcome-based research.
    • This study provides a foundation for future research on nursing interventions and patient results.