This text standardizes the terminology & criteria for measurable or desirable outcomes as a result of interventions performed by nurses Clinicians students educators researchers & administrators in a variety of clinical educational & research venues can use the classification which serves as an important focus for both cost containment & effective care This new edition is even more comprehensive &
Includes:: specific indicators that can be used as intermediate outcomes or to evaluate & rate the patient in relation to outcome achievement 490 research-based nursing outcome labels promote standardization of expected patient outcomes Definitions lists of indicators publication facts lines & references provide all of the information you need to understand outcomes A label name definition set of indications 5 point Likert measurement scale a publication facts line & selected references are presented for each outcomes Linkages between NOC outcomes & 2012-2014 NANDA-I Diagnoses & Functional Health Patterns promote clinical decision-making Core outcomes are included for specialty practice across care settings 107 NEW outcome labels allow you to better define patient outcomes that are responsive to nursing care NEW! Health Management class added to the NOC taxonomy
Includes:: outcomes that describe the individual's role in the management of an acute or chronic condition