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Data Collection I

Data Collection I

Data collection gathers information needed to make accurate judgments about a patient's present condition. During a health history interview, subjective data is collected from the patient, their caregivers, or family members, and objective data is collected through observations and physical assessment. Patients are the primary source of subjective data. Thus information gathered from patients through interviews, observations, and physical examination is primary data. Secondary sources of data...

Data Collection III

Data Collection III

The physical assessment examines the patient for objective data that defines the patient's condition, and aids in formulating the nursing care plan. The purpose of physical assessment is a health status appraisal, which includes identifying health problems, and establishing a database for nursing intervention.
The principles to begin the physical assessment include conducting a comprehensive or problem-related history in a quiet, well-lit room, emphasizing privacy and comfort for the patient.

Data Collection II

Data Collection II

The nursing history captures and records the patient's health status, so that a care plan evolves to meet the patient's individual needs. The nursing health history is a part of the initial assessment. A comprehensive history covers all health dimensions and plays a significant role in the assessment process. A comprehensive history includes the patient's biographical information, reasons for seeking health care, expectations, present and past health history, medications, and family,...

Nursing Assessment

Nursing Assessment

The two sources for collecting information are primary and secondary. After gathering information, interpretation and validation help to complete the data. The purpose of assessment is to establish data with the initial information, to interpret data about the patient's perceived needs and health problems, and to respond to these problems identified.
The nurse collects all aspects of the patient's health in the initial assessment, establishing priorities for ongoing focused assessments and...

Continuing Care

Continuing Care

Continuing care describes the variety of health, personal, and social services provided over a prolonged period. The need for continuing care is increasing because people are living longer. Many people do not have families or others to care for them. Continuing care is mainly for patients who are disabled, functionally dependent, or suffering from a terminal disease. It is available within institutional settings or in homes. Examples include nursing centers or facilities, assisted living,...

Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting

Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting

Documentation in long-term care facilities and home healthcare settings is crucial for ensuring continuous, coordinated, and comprehensive care for patients. Each setting has its specific documentation processes and tools:
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Area of Science:

Palliative Care
Health Services Research
Quality Improvement

Background:

Reliable data collection is increasingly expected in palliative care to demonstrate value and ensure program sustainability.
Patient, hospital, and payer expectations, along with pay-for-performance models, necessitate data collection as standard practice.
Integrating research and quality assessment is crucial for palliative care program growth and financial health.

Purpose of the Study:

To present types of data for collection in palliative care.
To review published guides for palliative care data collection.
To illustrate how data can inform quality, value, and research within palliative care organizations.

Main Methods:

The Quality Data Collection Tool (QDACT) was utilized by the Carolinas Palliative Care Consortium.
Experiences with QDACT informed the development of a data collection system.
Lessons learned in forming data-sharing collaborations and building data collection procedures are shared.

Main Results:

The study details types of data to collect and provides guidance on data collection.
Experiences with QDACT offer practical insights into creating effective data collection systems.
Valuable lessons were learned regarding data-sharing collaborations and procedure development.

Conclusions:

Effective data collection is fundamental for palliative care program sustainability, quality improvement, and research.
The QDACT and shared experiences provide a framework for establishing robust data collection systems.
Collaboration and systematic procedures are key to leveraging data for palliative care advancement.