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Rheumatology outpatient nurse clinics: a valuable addition?
D Temmink1, J B Hutten, A L Francke
1Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, Utrecht.
Arthritis and Rheumatism
|June 21, 2001
Summary
Transmural rheumatology nurse clinics, a collaboration between home care and hospitals, showed no significant impact on patient information needs, aid use, or daily functioning. However, these clinics increased patient contact with rheumatologists and occupational therapists.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Care Models
Background:
- Transmural rheumatology nurse clinics, a novel healthcare model, integrate home care and hospital responsibilities.
- These clinics aim to provide specialized nursing care for patients with rheumatologic conditions within the Dutch healthcare system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of transmural rheumatology nurse clinics.
- To compare patient outcomes between those attending these clinics and those receiving regular care.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving patients with rheumatologic conditions.
- Outcomes measured included information needs, use of aids/adaptations, healthcare service utilization, and daily functioning.
Main Results:
- No significant differences were observed in patients' need for information, use of practical aids, or daily functioning.
- Patients attending transmural clinics had increased contact with rheumatologists and occupational therapists.
Conclusions:
- Transmural rheumatology nurse clinics did not yield substantial outcome differences compared to regular care.
- Further research is necessary to ascertain the long-term effects of this integrated care model.
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