Outcomes measurement and evidence-based nursing practice: Hemodynamic monitoring.

Outcome measurement and evidence-based practice are complementary and iterative efforts; both contribute to quantity health care. In this article, hemodynamic monitoring is utilised as an example to discuss outcome measurement and evidence-based practice. The use of technology, medications and other interventions ideally would be based on sound scientific evidence of efficacy and effectiveness in clinical practice. Outcome measurement can contribute to the evidence and strengthen the process of appropriate technology use and evidence-based practice.