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Outcome standards for the client with chronic congestive heart failure.
The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
|May 1, 1990
Summary
This article explains outcome standards for nurses caring for patients with chronic congestive heart failure. It details the condition's pathophysiology to guide nursing care and suggests further research for improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Care Standards
- Cardiology
- Chronic Disease Management
Background:
- Chronic congestive heart failure (CHF) presents complex challenges for patient care.
- Understanding CHF pathophysiology is crucial for effective nursing interventions.
- Established outcome standards are essential for guiding nursing practice in CHF management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss outcome standards for clients with chronic congestive heart failure.
- To use CHF pathophysiology as a foundation for defining nursing outcome standards.
- To encourage further research into the specific needs of CHF patients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on chronic congestive heart failure pathophysiology.
- Analysis of existing nursing outcome standards.
- Synthesis of pathophysiology and standards to guide nursing practice.
Main Results:
- Defined basic outcome standards for nursing care in chronic congestive heart failure.
- Established a link between CHF pathophysiology and achievable nursing outcomes.
- Identified areas for future research in chronic congestive heart failure nursing.
Conclusions:
- Nursing outcome standards for chronic congestive heart failure are essential.
- A pathophysiology-based approach enhances the relevance of outcome standards.
- Further research is needed to optimize nursing care for chronic congestive heart failure patients.