title: The Nursing Outcomes Classification.
abstract: The Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) is a comprehensive taxonomy of patient outcomes influenced by nursing care. Each outcome is stated as a variable concept measured on a five-point Likert scale and includes a definition, indicators, and references. The classification provides outcomes that can be used across the care continuum to assess patient status following nursing interventions. The classification has a number of advantages, including being research-based, standardized, comprehensive, and flexible for clinical use. It was developed by a large research team that included clinical experts and has been subjected to testing.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA.
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authors.lastname: Johnson
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authors.lastname: Maas
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D009739:Nursing Services / Q000145:classification / Q000592:standards*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000145:classification*; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care / Q000592:standards*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012649:Self Concept; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D018875:Vocabulary, Controlled