title: Use of variance outcomes to improve the management of the adult kidney transplant patient.
abstract: Implementation of clinical pathways requires the measurement of outcomes to foster ongoing improvement in patient care. The use of variance information can optimize patient outcomes and enhance and refine clinical practice. This article discusses the use of the variance outcomes of a clinical pathway to improve the care of adult post-kidney transplant patients.
authors.affiliation: Mount Sinai Medical Center, Recanati/Miller Transplantation Institute, New York, USA. cccabello@aol.com
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Cabello
mesh_terms: D019091:Critical Pathways; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000451:nursing*; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care