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Efficacy of primary care in a nursing center
1Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
Nursing Case Management : Managing the Process of Patient Care
|February 26, 2000
Summary
Nursing centers offer independent primary care for acute and chronic illnesses. This study evaluates the efficacy of care provided by family nurse practitioners in these nurse-managed centers.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Primary Health Care
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Nursing roles have evolved beyond traditional bedside care.
- Nurses now serve in diverse roles, including primary care givers in various settings.
- Nursing centers, managed by nurses, provide primary care to diverse populations, including the elderly, mothers and children, and underserved communities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address questions regarding the efficacy of primary care delivered in nursing centers.
- To evaluate the comprehensiveness, quality, cost-effectiveness, and client satisfaction of care in nursing centers.
- To explore the role of case managers in utilizing nursing centers for patient referral and follow-up.
Main Methods:
- The study defines and discusses the concept of efficacy in primary care.
- It focuses on components identified and studied within a specific nursing center.
- Information on case manager utilization of nursing centers is included.
Main Results:
- The abstract does not contain specific results, but indicates the study addresses key questions about primary care efficacy.
- It highlights the need for data to build confidence in nursing center delivery systems among providers, insurers, and patients.
Conclusions:
- Further evaluation of primary care in nursing centers is essential.
- Answering questions about efficacy is crucial for political and systemic changes to support nursing centers.
- Case managers can play a role in integrating nursing centers into broader healthcare networks.