Web site
http://www.aorn.org/
Authority
The Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) was developed and is maintained by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN).
Purpose
PNDS is a standardized nursing language designed to support evidence-based perioperative nursing practice.
Description
PNDS contains terminology for nursing assessments, evaluations, implementation, outcomes and problems.
Metathesaurus Scope
PNDS outcomes are organized into five domains. The domains are Safety; Physiologic Responses; Behavioral Responses: Patient and Family - Knowledge/Psychosocial;
Behavioral Responses: Patient and Family - Rights/Ethics/Competency; Health System
PNDS includes synonyms and definitions.
Audience
PNDS is used by nurses and clinicians involved in the field of perioperative care.
Metathesaurus Update Frequency
PNDS is updated irregularly.
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