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Guidelines for Writing Outcome

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Patient outcomes reflect the patient's response to the goal rather than what the nurse aims to achieve. Terminology should be observable and measurable to avoid the reader's interpretation. The desired outcome should be realistic and achievable in the designated care timeframe. Expected outcomes should align with adjunctive therapies. The outcome should enhance care evaluation by...
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Planning Nursing Care I

The planning phase of the nursing process helps nurses set priorities, outline patient-centered goals and expected outcomes, and tailor nursing interventions to align with the aligned care plan. Through the planning phase, the nurse applies critical thinking skills to align and develop interventions according to the patient's needs. It provides continuity of care allowing patients to receive the maximum benefit from treatment. It serves as a pilot plan for allocating individual staff to a...
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Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting

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Planning Nursing Care II

A nursing care plan can present in two forms: informal and formal. Informal is a care plan for the individual use of the nurse and goals they wish to accomplish during their shift. Informal care plans are not included in the patient chart. A formal nursing care plan is a written or computerized guide that organizes patient care. It is further subdivided into two: standardized and individualized care plans. Standardized care plans are pre-populated care plans for specific patient populations,...
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Patient-centered Care

Patient-centered care involves delivering care beyond inpatient hospitalization. Reflective practice can enhance a patient-centered approach. Reflective practice is a process of reasoning that considers all aspects of the present situation, including practicalities, learning from personal practice, and consideration of patient needs. Patients appreciate care decisions made while considering their input. Involving the patient in their care provides the patient with a sense of contribution rather...
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Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching III: Evaluation and Documentation

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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
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Defining quality outcomes for complex-care patients transitioning across the continuum using a structured panel

Lianne Jeffs1, Madelyn P Law, Sharon Straus

  • 1St. Michael's Hospital, , Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

BMJ Quality & Safety
|July 16, 2013
PubMed
Summary

Researchers identified five key quality measures for care transitions in complex-care patients. These include readmission rates, timely primary care visits, and medication reconciliation to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords:
Adverse events, epidemiology and detectionHealth services researchPerformance measuresQuality measurementTransitions in care

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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Patient Transition Management
  • Complex Care Coordination

Background:

  • Lack of standardized quality measures for complex-care patient transitions across healthcare settings.
  • Need for defined metrics to assess and improve care continuity.
  • Focus on vulnerable populations with complex health needs.

Framework:

  • Utilized a modified Delphi consensus technique based on the RAND method.
  • Involved a structured panel process with 11 experts.
  • Incorporated literature review, individual ratings, consensus meetings, and final ranking.

Implementation:

  • Initial literature review generated 119 potential quality measures.
  • Two rounds of expert rating and consensus reduced measures to 11.
  • Final scoring identified the top five quality indicators.

Implications:

  • Identified five key quality measures for care transitions involving complex-care patients.
  • These measures can serve as indicators of overall care quality.
  • Further research is needed to explore the applicability and feasibility of these measures for driving system-wide quality improvement.