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Composite Outcomes of Chronically Critically Ill Patients 4 Months After Hospital Discharge
Barbara J. Daly, PhD, RN, Sara L. Douglas, PhD, RN, Nahida H. Gordon, PhD, Carol G. Kelley, PhD, RN, E. O’Toole, MD, Hugo Montenegro, MD, and Patricia Higgins, PhD, RN
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Learning Objectives

At the completion of this program, you will be able to:
  • Describe a method used to categorize the postdischarge outcomes states of chronically critically ill patients.
  • Discuss the potential benefits associated with explicit discussions focused on the probable outcomes for chronically critically ill patients and families.
  • Recognize the limitations of using survival alone as a measure of benefit for chronically critically ill patients.

Continuing Education Information

CE ID: A091805
Total Contact Hours: 1.00
Pharma Hours: 0.0
Synergy Cat: A
Test Expires: 9/1/2013

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Composite Outcomes of Chronically Critically Ill Patients 4 Months After Hospital Discharge

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