CQI in anemia management: using the fishbone approach to improve outcomes. Case study of the anemic patient.
Anemia management outcomes can be improved through a concentrated effort by nephrology nurses and other members of the nephrology team. This article focuses on the use of a Fishbone CQI diagram that can help clinicians identify and manage specific etiologies that effect erythropoiesis.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, USA.
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D000740:Anemia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration; D004920:Erythropoiesis; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D009398:Nephrology; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013041:Specialties, Nursing; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*