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A PAD service led by nurses and podiatrists
Martin Fox1, Louise Stuart, Michelle Produman
1Pennine Acute Hospitals Trust.
Nursing Times
|December 19, 2012
Summary
A new nursing and podiatry-led Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) service improves patient care in the community. This cost-effective model standardizes treatment and ensures appropriate referrals, reflecting recent NICE guidance on PAD.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Healthcare Management
- Community Nursing
Background:
- Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a significant vascular condition.
- Recent NICE guidance highlights the growing importance of PAD management.
- There is a need for effective, community-based PAD services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation of a novel Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) service.
- To evaluate the cost-effectiveness and impact of a nurse and podiatrist-led PAD service.
- To assess the role of a standardized care pathway in PAD management.
Main Methods:
- A trust-initiated PAD service was established, led by nurses and podiatrists.
- A standardized care pathway was developed to guide patient management.
- The service focused on community-based treatment with appropriate secondary care referrals.
Main Results:
- The PAD service proved to be cost-effective.
- Most patients received treatment within the community setting.
- The care pathway facilitated standardized patient care.
Conclusions:
- Nurse and podiatrist-led services can effectively manage Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in the community.
- Standardized care pathways improve efficiency and patient outcomes for PAD.
- Community-based PAD services are a viable and cost-effective approach to care.
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