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Clinical Pathway Analysis

Clinical Pathway Analysis is a process improvement methodology that develops and evaluates standardized, evidence-based care plans for specific diagnoses or procedures. Clinical pathways map the expected course of care, including nursing interventions, diagnostic tests, medications, and patient education activities across time. By analyzing deviations from the pathway and tracking outcomes, organizations can identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce costs, and ensure consistent care delivery.

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Clinical Pathway Analysis for Nursing Care Management
Taxonomic method record · process-pipeline / nursing
  • Coffman, J. (2005). Critical pathways: An effective tool for managing care. American Nurse Today, 1(7), 22-26. · URL
  • Panella, M., Marchisio, S., & Di Stanislao, F. (2003). Reducing clinical variations with clinical pathways: Do pathways work? International Journal of Quality in Health Care, 15(6), 509-521. · DOI 10.1093/intqhc/mzg057
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