Table 3 The main outcome categories in the evidence map matrix
Outcomes categories | Definition | Examples |
|---|---|---|
Comfort | The immediate experience of being strengthened through having the needs for relief, ease or transcendence met in four contexts: physical, psychospiritual, environmental and social contexts | Comfort level measured by any questionnaire or other approaches |
Comfort-related variables | Close and relevant concepts to comfort experience | Pain, anxiety, depression, stress, fatigue |
HSBs | ||
Internal behaviours | Occurring at the cellular or organ level, not visible from the outside, many indicators through lab work | Immune parameters, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, cardiac output |
External behaviours | Observable behaviours | Ambulation, functional status, adherence to a medical regimen |
A peaceful death | Dying and death with conflicts are resolved, symptoms are well managed, and acceptance by the patient and family members | A peaceful death, good death |
Institutional integrity | The quality or state of health care organizations being complete, whole, sound, upright, professional and ethical providers of health care | Satisfaction, successful discharges, length of stay, financial stability of hospital |