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Published on: June 21, 2010
[Nursing outcomes: instruments for visualizing the effectiveness of nursing care]
Francesco Germini1, Ercole Vellone, Giulia Venturini
1Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata.
Professioni Infermieristiche
|January 27, 2011
Summary
Defining nursing outcomes is crucial for evaluating nursing care
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Outcomes Research
Background:
- Various definitions exist for nursing-sensitive outcomes.
- Nursing outcomes are measurable aspects of patient status influenced by nursing interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing definitions of nursing outcomes.
- To explore the suitability of outcome classification systems, like the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC), for the Italian context.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of nursing outcome definitions.
- Analysis of the applicability of existing outcome classification systems.
Main Results:
- Nursing outcomes are defined variably across literature, focusing on measurable changes in patients, families, or communities.
- The Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) system offers a structured approach to evaluating nursing care.
Conclusions:
- Adapting and applying outcome evaluation systems like NOC in Italy is essential.
- This will enhance the objective visibility of nursing's contribution to patient improvement and clarify professional roles.
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