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[Indicators and outcomes associated with the quality of care: how to use them and interpret results]
Abstract:
. Indicators and outcomes associated with the quality of care: how to use them and interpret results. Outcomes related to care (or nursing sensitive outcomes) such as pressure ulcers, failure to rescue, accidental falls are specific patient outcomes influenced by nursing care. They are used to monitor the quality of care and patient safety in hospitals across the country. However, their association with nursing care is not always clear, and the attention should be focused on avoidable events. From the following issue a reflection on the main indicators will be proposed with some hints on how to collect data and interpret the results.
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