RN NURSE

RN NURSE

RN NURSE

The aim of this systematic review is to analyze associations between hospital nurse staffing and patient outcomes with consideration of variables that could influence the primary association. The idea for this systematic review was supported by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE). AONE had representation on the Technical Expert Panel. A series of research questions was developed by AONE in conjunction with AHRQ staff as follows:

How is a specific nurse-to-patient ratio associated with patient outcomes?

Patient outcomes: mortality; adverse drug events, nurse quality outcomes, length of stay; patient satisfaction with nurse care

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