Improving Healthcare Delivery Through Evidence-Based Practice
Abstract
This study examines whether correlations exist between practice and outcomes. By reducing variations in practice, patient outcomes (quality of care) and cost containment efforts improve, length of stay decreases, and access issues improve. Sample size is well-representative with an 897-bed facility. A non-experimental design comparing outcomes related to actual practice and the effects of reducing variations is completed. Data is collected from the nurse surveys, documentation systems, and Proclarity (a national nursing outcomes database) from August through December 2007. The statistical tool of regression analysis is used. An extensive literature review was completed to determine whether patient outcomes have historically shown a positive, neutral, or negative effect related to variations in care. Standardizing care on a national level is an innovative idea; a study on care provided and its impact on patient outcomes is necessary because of the potential impact it will have on patient safety and well-being, cost containment, and resource depletion. Non-VA hospitals may benefit as well by using future VA guidelines as a benchmark.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 12, 2008
- Accession Number
- AD1199839
Entities
People
- Padmaben B. Patel
Organizations
- Baylor University