Case study #6 You are helping the Nursing Department to write indicators, to determine appropriate formulas ratios and to determine data collection time frames. One important aspect of care is documentation of education of patients. More specifically, the nursing department would like assess its documentation of education on colostomy care for patients with new colostomies. Referring to Case Study #6, what would be the most cost-effective and appropriate collection time frame?

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Retrospective data collection is often more cost-effective as it involves reviewing existing records rather than collecting new data in real-time. This method allows for a comprehensive analysis of past documentation practices without the need for additional resources required for prospective or concurrent data collection.

Case Study #6 You Are Helping the Nursing Department to Write