title: Measuring Acuity and Patient Progress for Youth With Special Health Care Needs in Transition Care Utilizing Nursing Outcomes.
abstract: Implementation of a nursing outcomes classification system (NOC) for youth with special health care needs (YSHCN) to support a transition care program may help describe the acuity and measure effectiveness of outcomes. Legislation mandates that care for YSHCN demonstrates effective coordination of care that is patient centered and age appropriate. Transition programs are recommended by leading authorities. In order to provide fair and equable care a universal rating process needs to be implemented to describe the patients' functional status and progress. NOC has the potential to measure patient acuity and outcomes for YSHCN that potentially may guide care needs.
authors.affiliation: Doctor of Nursing Practice, New York University, College of Nursing. Electronic address: cacelona@aol.com.
authors.forename: Carol Anne
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Celona
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009746:Nursing, Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011634:Public Health; D060305:Transition to Adult Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000069341:Transitional Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States; D035862:Vulnerable Populations / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: NOC; Nursing outcomes classification; Transition; YSHCN; Youth with special health care needs