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Outcomes management: from theory to practice
1School of Nursing, University of Texas at Houston, USA.
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
|February 1, 1997
Summary
The current healthcare system needs to shift from payer-driven to patient-driven care through effective disease management. Outcomes management is key to developing best practices and improving patient decision-making for better health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Systems Science
- Health Services Research
- Clinical Practice Improvement
Background:
- The current healthcare system is predominantly payer-driven, posing challenges for providers and consumers.
- There is a need to transition towards a patient-driven model focused on prevention and disease management across the care continuum.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce outcomes management as a framework for developing a patient-driven healthcare system.
- To highlight the role of outcomes management in improving clinical practices and patient engagement.
Main Methods:
- This study proposes a conceptual framework for outcomes management.
- It emphasizes the measurement and management of health outcomes to guide practice delivery.
Main Results:
- Outcomes management facilitates the development of best clinical practices.
- It enables informed consumer decision-making and prediction of resource consumption.
- It aids in identifying consumer expectations and reducing financial risk.
Conclusions:
- Implementing outcomes management is crucial for transitioning to a patient-driven healthcare model.
- This framework supports evidence-based practice, enhanced patient engagement, and efficient resource allocation.