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Review Meta Analysis
The association of registered nurse staffing levels and patient outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis.
To examine the association between registered nurse (RN) staffing and patient outcomes in acute care hospitals. ⋯ Studies with different design show associations between increased RN staffing and lower odds of hospital related mortality and adverse patient events. Patient and hospital characteristics, including hospitals' commitment to quality of medical care, likely contribute to the actual causal pathway.