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The Nursing Outcomes Classification

College of Nursing, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA.
Journal of nursing care quality (impact factor: 1.19). 05/1998; 12(5).

ABSTRACT colon; The Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) is a comprehensive taxonomy of patient outcomes influenced by nursing care. Each outcome is stated as a variable concept measured on a five point Likest scale and includes a definition, indicators, and references. The classification provides outcomes that can be used across the care continuum to assess patient status following nursing interventions. The classification has a number of advantages, including being research based, standardized, comprehensive, and flexible for clinical use. It was developed lay a large research team that included clinical experts and has been subjected to testing.
(C) 1998 Aspen Publishers, Inc.

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