Nursing outcomes classification: a preliminary report of field testing.
Clinically useful and measurable patient outcomes that are sensitive to nursing interventions are needed to determine the effectiveness of nursing care. Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) researchers are evaluating the reliability, validity, and usefulness of the first 190 published outcomes in 10 sites representing the continuum of care. Preliminary analysis of inter-rater reliability and construct or criterion validity of 15 outcomes are described. Results indicate NOC outcomes can be used to accurately document the effectiveness of nursing interventions.
Maas
Meridean L
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Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. meridean-maas@uiowa.edu
Reed
David
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Reeder
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Kerr
Peg
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Specht
Janet
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Johnson
Marion
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Moorhead
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D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000145:classification* / Q000592:standards*; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015588:Observer Variation; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D012107:Research Design; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity