Terminology of outcomes of critical pathway ; classification of outcomes

Abstract

When drawing up a critical pathway, it is difficult to select outcomes appropriately. This study analyzes 1,137 outcomes of 450 critical pathways used at the Kumamoto Medical Center. The outcomes were classified into five groups：1) Patient findings, 2) Treatment, 3) Life activity, 4) Education, and 5) Others. In addition a list of examples of outcomes from each group was made up. This kind of terminology is useful when designing a critical pathway.