The nursing outcomes classification: validation by rehabilitation nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Rehabilitation Nursing
• Patient Outcomes

Background:

• Measuring patient outcomes is crucial for rehabilitation nurses and patients.
• The Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) was developed at the University of Iowa College of Nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development of the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC).
• To validate the NOC through surveys with specialty nursing organizations.

Main Methods:

• Surveys were distributed to members of specialty nursing organizations, including the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
• Nurses were asked to validate the importance of outcome indicators and nursing's contribution to achieving them.

Main Results:

• Rehabilitation nurses confirmed the importance of outcome indicators for achieving patient outcomes.
• Survey results indicated that nurses believe they make a substantial contribution to most patient outcomes and indicators.

Conclusions:

• The Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) is a validated tool for measuring patient outcomes in rehabilitation nursing.
• Rehabilitation nurses play a significant role in achieving patient outcomes and indicators.