Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to C Kovner.
This article discusses the measurement of costs, particularly the cost of public health nursing in the home health setting, and describes typical cost-accounting procedures. Alternatives are analyzed and four models for measuring costs are presented: per diem, acuity, hourly, and diagnoses. Since each model measures cost in a different way, selection of one over another will affect research results.
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Results of this study indicate a significant positive relationship among mental disorder, length of hospital stay, and number of nursing diagnoses. The sample included 110 patients admitted to a teaching hospital and classified under DRG 210 (hip fracture with surgery).
The use of computerized databases for nursing research and quality assurance is discussed. The advantages and disadvantages of using these databases are identified. Examples of both bibliographic and actual databases are provided. Two examples illustrate the difficulties of using computerized databases.