Outcomes Research in Health Care Is Oriented Toward Establishing

question 3

Multiple Choice

Outcomes research in health care is oriented toward establishing:

• A) characteristics and description of nursing phenomena.
• B) critical indicators.
• C) predictive relationships.
• D) quality and effectiveness.

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Definitions:

Combination Code

An ICD code in which two diagnoses are included in one code.

Diagnoses

The identification of the nature and cause of a health issue, often determined through examination and the use of diagnostic tests.

Collectivism

Societal structure and world view in which people prioritise group loyalty, commitment and conformity, and belonging and fitting in to groups, over standing out as an isolated individual.

Altruism

The selfless concern for the well-being of others without expecting any reward or benefit in return.