Evaluation. Closing the loop.
After implementing a new nursing care delivery system, evaluating its outcomes is essential. An evaluation process answers key questions: (1) Were planned outcomes achieved? (2) Were the users satisfied? (3) Does the delivery system need to be modified?
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University of California, Los Angeles, USA.
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D000208:Acute Disease / Q000451:nursing*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods*