Patient outcomes in the field of nursing: A concept analysis
Purpose: This paper reports an analysis of the concept of patient outcomes. Methods: The Walker and Avant concept analysis approach was applied. Results: The attributes of patient outcomes include (1) patient functional status (maintained or improved), (2) patient safety (protected or unharmed), and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2014-03-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Nursing Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352013214000088 |