title: Clarifying outcomes in clinical practice.
abstract: The word 'outcome' is very much in vogue within today's healthcare system, yet its meaning varies between different levels of service, occupational groups and care environments. Using practical examples, this article aims to clarify the concept of outcome, and to explore some of the issues surrounding its use.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Douglas
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Robb
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care