What Is an Important Aspect of Outcomes Research as Defined

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is an important aspect of outcomes research as defined by Donabedian?

• A) Selection of only proximal outcomes in order to streamline outcomes research
• B) The need for patients or recipients of care to define which outcomes are desirable
• C) The need to link outcomes with specific nursing processes
• D) The use of population groups rather than individuals for outcome studies

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Definitions:

General Ledger

The master set of accounts that summarize all transactions occurring within an entity, serving as the main accounting record.

Special Journals

Accounting records that are used for the repeated recording of similar types of transactions, such as sales or purchases.

Control Accounts

An account in the general ledger that summarizes and aggregates the details of a subsidiary ledger.

Subsidiary Ledger

A detailed ledger that provides a breakdown of individual accounts receivable, accounts payable, or other account categories that together constitute a general ledger account.