Evidence-Based Practice for Nurses

» An outcome is a consequence or a visible result. Nursing outcomes measure states, behaviors,

or perceptions of individuals, families, or communities.

» Outcomes research examines the effect of care on individuals and populations.

RAPID REVIEW

Baseline

Percentage

of HH

Compliance

Rate

Percentage of Hand Hygiene Compliance

Rates After Policy Change

Units Total Jan Feb Mar April May June Total

  OR 70 91 95 95 96 95 92 93.83

Med-Surg 43.2 87.6 88.4 85.6 78.6 77.4 71.2 81.47

  Tele 43 90 90 88 86 85 83 87.0

  Onc 50 83 87 87 80 78 75 81.67

  Ortho 39 92 90 85 80 75 60 80.33

  Gen med 44 88 90 85 75 74 70 80.33

  Gen surg 40 85 85 83 72 75 68 78.0

Maternal

Child

47.0 83.0 85.75 82.75 79.5 65.0 72.0 78.0

  NICU 65 95 93 90 91 90 89 91.33

  Peds 38 65 80 78 73 50 62 68.0

  L & D 45 87 85 80 74 70 72 78.0

  Mother-Baby 40 85 85 83 80 50 65 74.67

TOTAL 46.98 84.95 86.88 84.37 80.62 75.72 75.9 81.41

Apply What You Have Learned (continued)

484 CHAPTER 18 Evaluating Outcomes of Innovations