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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

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[Knowledge production about nursing outcomes].

Deborah Hein Seganfredo¹, Miriam de Abreu Almeida

¹Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS. debhseg@gmail.com

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This review found limited global research on nursing outcomes, highlighting the need for more studies, especially from Brazil. It emphasizes using standardized classifications like Nursing Outcomes Classifications (NOC) to measure patient health changes and intervention effectiveness.

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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

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Published on: June 21, 2010

Area of Science:

Nursing Science
Health Informatics

Context:

Global literature review on nursing outcomes.
Systematized review of LILACS and MEDLINE databases.
Keywords: outcomes, nursing, classification.

Purpose:

Identify and analyze knowledge production on nursing outcomes worldwide.
Assess the current state of research in nursing outcomes.
Determine the extent of Brazilian contributions to this field.

Summary:

No national production identified in the review.
Key issues include using standardized outcomes classifications for patient health changes.
Focus on Nursing Outcomes Classifications (NOC) for nursing practice and intervention effectiveness.
Need to establish profitability of nursing practice through outcome measurement.

Impact:

Highlights a gap in global research on nursing outcomes.
Underscores the importance of standardized nursing terminologies.
Calls for increased development of Brazilian studies in nursing outcomes.
Informs strategies for enhancing nursing practice and demonstrating its value.