Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 27, 2026

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
AORN's Revised Model for Evidence Appraisal and Rating
Abstract:
AORN perioperative practice specialists responsible for authoring the Guidelines for Perioperative Practice have spent several years using evidence-based practice tools adapted from other organizations. AORN now has its own evidence appraisal tools and model for evidence-based practice that can be used by nurses and students to appraise research and nonresearch articles and assign an evidence rating to help inform perioperative practice decisions. The new and revised tools include a new evidence rating model, hierarchy of evidence, and expanded appraisal tools.
Related Concept Videos
Standards of Care II
Guidelines for Writing Outcome
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...
Nursing Evaluation
Standards of Care I
Data Validation
Nursing assessment guides are generally based on holistic models rather than medical...
Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model
For example, a patient with a chronic...