Research priorities for the care of the veteran patient

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to identify research priorities for the care of the veteran patient as identified by 367 various members of the Veterans Administration Nursing Service using the Delphi technique. A total of 1558 items were obtained and these were classified into categories from which 73 specific statements were written. Highest mean scores were obtained for items relating to interventions to decrease repeated admissions, care of the terminally ill, patient compliance, patient education, staffing, care planning, continuity post-hospitalization, quality nursing care, staff satisfaction, health promotion, and nursing intervention to assist patients and family in coping with illnesses.