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Conceptual and methodological issues in nurse case management research.
1Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center, Tucson, Arizona.
ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|December 1, 1992
Summary
This study addresses challenges in nurse case management research. Developing a strong evidence base is crucial for expanding this role and securing insurance reimbursement.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Nurse case management (NCM) is evolving, presenting research challenges.
- Understanding NCM processes and outcomes is vital for its advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify conceptual and methodological issues in NCM research.
- Describe a research program addressing these issues in one NCM model.
- Emphasize the need for a robust NCM knowledge base.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of research challenges.
- Case study of a specific nurse case management research program.
- Analysis of the evolution of research methodologies.
Main Results:
- Identified key conceptual and methodological hurdles in NCM research.
- Demonstrated a practical approach to overcoming research challenges.
- Highlighted the importance of empirical evidence for NCM.
Conclusions:
- Addressing research issues is critical for NCM's growth.
- A strong evidence base supports NCM role expansion.
- Justifying NCM reimbursement requires robust research findings.