Which type of documentation focuses on the outcomes of treatment in the healthcare process?

The focus of outcome-based documentation is on measuring and recording the results of treatment within the healthcare process. This type of documentation aims to track the effectiveness of interventions and allows healthcare professionals to adjust treatment plans based on patient outcomes. Outcome-based documentation emphasizes results and improvements in a patient’s condition, providing a clear picture of how well a treatment has worked and facilitating better decision-making going forward.

In contrast, SOAP notes, which stand for Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan, organize patient information but do not exclusively prioritize outcomes. Narrative charting offers a more descriptive approach to documenting care, often providing a storytelling method rather than a focus on outcomes. POMR (Problem-Oriented Medical Record) documentation emphasizes identifying and managing specific medical problems, which can provide valuable information about a patient's status but does not concentrate solely on treatment outcomes like outcome-based documentation does.