Author Question: Which of the following is a key point relating to outcomes research? a. Outcomes research ... (Read 73 times)

fahad · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following is a key point relating to outcomes research?

a. Outcomes research programs are simplistic and may consist of one or two studies.
b. Strategies must be developed in nursing to disseminate the findings from outcomes studies to the various constituencies needing the information.
c. The goal of outcomes research is to examine the most productive way to provide patient care.
d. The theory on which outcomes research is based was developed by Heidegger.

Question 2

What costs would not be typically considered in a cost-benefit analysis to decide if an adult child quitting school and moving home so as to take care of an invalid parent would be cost effective?

a. Household living
b. Insurance
c. Out-of-pocket
d. Provider

memslove · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Strategies must be developed in nursing to disseminate the findings from outcomes studies to the various constituencies needing the information is a key point relating to outcomes research.
Outcomes research programs are complex and may consist of multiple studies.
The goal of outcomes research is to examine the end results of patient care.
The theory on which outcomes research is based was developed by Donabedian.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A cost-benefit analysis assesses alternative ways of using resources, and the one that produces the greatest benefit is chosen. Alternative approaches are compared to identify the strategy that provides the most value for the money. Typically, the costs that would be considered include out-of-pocket, opportunity, insurance, and provider costs.
Insurance costs, both for the adult child and the invalid parent, are costs that need to be considered in cost-benefit ratio decisions.
Out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles and medications, are costs that need to be considered in cost-benefit ratio decisions.
Provider costs, such as the possible use of home health assistants and extended care services, are costs that need to be considered in cost-benefit ratio decisions.