When reviewing outcome measurement for clinical use, the reviewers must understand that the data:
a. Identify the improvement required.
b. Identify the cause of the problem.
c. Identify questions to be asked.
d. Identify the results only.
D
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A This is not a factor answered by data collection.
B This is not a factor answered by data collection.
C This is not a factor answered by data collection.
D Outcome measurements provide results only. It is necessary for the reviewers to ask questions about what the data mean.
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