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Nurse-directed services in genitourinary medicine
1Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. phandy@ncht.northy.nhs.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|December 28, 2002
Summary
Nurse training in genitourinary medicine (GUM) departments enabled them to manage new male patients and prescribe antibiotics. An audit confirmed nurses successfully diagnosed and treated various conditions, leading to high satisfaction among patients and staff.
Area of Science:
- Sexual health
- Nursing practice
- Genitourinary medicine
Background:
- Nurses in genitourinary medicine (GUM) departments received advanced training.
- Training focused on taking medical and sexual histories for new patients.
- Nurses were upskilled to examine and treat male patients, expanding their scope beyond prior female-only follow-up care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness and patient satisfaction of expanded nursing roles in a GUM setting.
- To assess the capability of nurses in diagnosing and treating a range of genitourinary conditions.
- To determine the overall satisfaction with nurse-led care among patients, nurses, and medical staff.
Main Methods:
- An audit was conducted on the care provided to 300 patients within a GUM department.
- Protocols for new patient examinations and patient group directions were developed.
- These protocols empowered nurses to prescribe specific antibiotics.
Main Results:
- Nurses successfully diagnosed and treated a diverse array of medical conditions.
- The nurse-directed service demonstrated effective patient management.
- High levels of satisfaction were reported by patients, nurses, and medical personnel.
Conclusions:
- Expanded nursing roles in GUM departments are effective for patient care.
- Nurse-led services can successfully manage a variety of genitourinary conditions.
- The implementation of nurse-directed care leads to high satisfaction across all stakeholders.