This study book, a translation of Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC), focuses on nursing care outcomes. It provides a standardized set of names and definitions for assessing and quantifying the condition of patients and care groups. This fifth, revised Dutch edition is based on the seventh American printing.
Nursing Care Outcomes enables nurses to evaluate changes in the patient’s condition after interventions and to monitor progress in care. The content aligns with Nursing Interventions (NIC), Nanda International - Nursing diagnoses and classifications and Gordon’s functional health patterns. This makes the book essential for clinical reasoning and appropriate education in nursing decision-making.
In addition, using NOC care outcomes supports the investigation of effectiveness and planning within nursing practice, which is relevant for both nurses and healthcare managers.