Outcomes Measurement and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
- 1 January 2001
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
- Vol. 15 (2) , 83-86
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00005082-200101000-00009
Abstract
Outcome measurement and evidence-based practice are complementary and iterative efforts; both contribute to quality health care. In this article, hemodynamic monitoring is utilized as an example to discuss outcome measurement and evidence-based practice. The use of technology, medications, and other interventions ideally would be based on sound scientific evidence of efficacy and effectiveness in clinical practice. Outcome measurement can contribute to the evidence and strengthen the process of appropriate technology use and evidence-based practice.Keywords
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