This is because process and outcome data provide first-hand information about patients' experiences. As for the colon cancer patient; this data can make use of information such as; the nature of the pain the patient experiences; researchers the general behavior of the patient, the evaluation of the skin, the side effects of drugs (Reverby, 1987). Therefore, the analysis of various process data would enable nurses to find the most effective way to care for such patients. Furthermore, process and outcome data would also enable an in-depth understanding of the disorder. Jones, (2007) stated that due to the documentation of various processes and interventions; competent doctors would be able to carry out further research into the disease. This research may involve the comparison of various data from different patients, thus contributing to the standardization of different nursing interventions (Stone and Walker, 2007). In essence this would result in safer and quality nursing care for patients