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A new role for neuroscience nurses: the case manager.

S Ward-Evans1, L C Hodges, J Smith

  • 1Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Sacramento, California 95823.

The Journal of Neuroscience Nursing : Journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
|August 1, 1991
PubMed
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Nurse case managers, especially neuroscience nurses, are crucial for patient care coordination. They bridge gaps in fragmented healthcare systems, ensuring patients access necessary resources post-discharge.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Care Coordination

Background:

  • Nurse case managers are increasingly prominent in nursing.
  • Practice settings vary from acute care to specialized case management companies.
  • Emphasis is placed on developing nurse autonomy across these settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the growing role and suitability of nurse case managers.
  • To emphasize the specific strengths of neuroscience nurses in case management.
  • To underscore the importance of case managers in navigating fragmented care systems.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of the evolving role of nurse case managers.
  • Identification of key skills and attributes for effective case management.

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  • Examination of patient pathways and resource integration.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurse case management is expanding across diverse practice environments.
    • Neuroscience nurses possess unique skills for managing complex patient needs.
    • Earlier hospital discharges necessitate robust case management for resource linkage.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse case managers are essential for seamless patient transitions.
    • Neuroscience nurses are well-positioned to excel in case management roles.
    • Effective case management by neuroscience nurses improves access to vital resources within fragmented systems.