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Another statistical measure that should be implemented is the use of statistical techniques to measure the side effects of certain drugs and medications given to patients.
Possibly one of the most important statistical aspects that should be applied to modern nursing is the creation of clinical pathways in hospitals. The development of clinical pathways are related to "…attempts to reduce hospital utilization" and "cost-containment initiatives" ( Lagoe, 1998) There are many variables that have to be statistically considered in this regard and statistical analysis of data provides insight into the clinical pathway; for example, an analysis of the variables relating to the hospital population.
While data and information collection processes are important, they are dependent on accurate and dependable analysis techniques to be effective and of use in nursing. While nursing is known as a profession that stresses qualitative aspects, there is an increasing emphasis on the accurate quantitative side of nursing research. In an article entitled Interpretation and use of statistics in nursing research, the authors state that "The ability to interpret and use quantitative findings from nursing research is an essential skill for advanced practice nurses to ensure provision of the best care possible for our patients" (Giuliano and Polanowicz, 2008).
The emphasis on accurate data collection and analysis is also emphasized by other experts in this field and related to the growing importance of the concept of evidence- based medicine and health care. Sackett et al. (1997) define evidence-based medicine as, "the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of the current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients" ( Sacket, 1997, p.2). This means that in the search for solutions to patient problems in the nursing and healthcare environment, there is a systematic search for evidence and data that can be used find these solutions. This process necessitates accurate interpretation and detailed analysis of that statistics that are gathered. The results have also to be thoroughly tested for validity, relevance and applicability. Furthermore the process pf verification...
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