Nursing Outcomes: State of the Science

ISBN-13: 9780763783259 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 522 str.

Diane M. Doran

Opis

Nursing Outcomes: State Of The Science Is An Invaluable Resource For Nurse Researchers, Scholars, And Health Care Professionals Committed To Effective, Quality Nursing Care As Evidenced By Nursing-Sensitive Outcomes Measurement. This Text Concentrates On Outcome Indicators Which Focus On How Patients And Their Conditions Are Affected By Their Interaction With Nursing Staff. Each Chapter Includes A Concept Analysis Of The Outcome Concept; Then Defining Characteristics Are Identified And A Conceptual Definition Is Proposed. Factors That Influence The Outcome Concept Are Discussed, As Well As The Consequences For Clients' Health And Well-Being. The Strength Of The Evidence Is Reviewed Concerning The Sensitivity Of The Outcome Concept To Nursing Structure Variables And Nursing/Processes Interventions. The Author Offers A Comprehensive Synthesis Of The Literature, Critically Reviews The Quality Of The Evidence, And Provides Direction For The Selection Of Outcome Variables And Approaches To Measurement. Awarded 5 Stars From Doody'S Review Service