Outcome Assessment in Advanced Practice Nursing

The fifth edition of this award-winning text is the only advanced practice nursing resource to focus exclusively on outcome assessment, providing guidelines for selecting assessment instruments and measuring results, and discussing design and implementation challenges. It also covers specialty areas of practice and specialty-specific considerations for outcome evaluation, with a strong focus on practice-specific quality metrics and an outcome assessment template.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 28 May 2021
Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc

The fifth edition of this award-winning text remains the sole advanced practice nursing resource dedicated exclusively to outcome assessment, a crucial component in quantifying the effectiveness of care, both clinically and financially. Authored by esteemed practitioners, educators, and researchers, this comprehensive text delves into the foundations of outcome assessment, offers guidance on selecting assessment instruments and measuring outcomes, and explores design and implementation challenges. It also addresses specialty areas of practice and addresses specialty-specific considerations for outcome evaluation. This revised edition equips APRN students, educators, and administrators with the most current resources and information on measuring the outcomes of their practice. With a strong emphasis on practice-specific quality metrics, the fifth edition covers a recent national collaborative project that showcased outcomes of nurse-led initiatives as part of the Choosing Wisely Campaign. Additionally, the fifth edition now includes an outcome assessment template to facilitate the practical application of the content.

New to the Fifth Edition:

Discusses a recent national collaborative project highlighting outcomes of nurse-led initiatives as part of the Choosing Wisely Campaign

Offers a new outcome assessment template to aid in the practical application of the content

Includes exemplars demonstrating practical application in various settings

Highlights examples of APRN roles and their impact resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic

Expands coverage of DNP competencies and the scope of practice

Covers updates on NP competencies and their impact on care

Key Features:

Covers specialty areas of practice and addresses specialty-specific considerations for outcome evaluation

Provides guidelines for selecting assessment instruments and measuring outcomes

Describes potential challenges in designing and implementing outcome assessment initiatives

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 178 x 254 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780826151254
Edition number: 5 Revised edition