APRN expertise: the Collaborative Health Management Model.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Team-Based Care

Background:

• The "Future of Nursing" initiative emphasizes the critical role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in chronic disease management.
• Traditional healthcare models often limit the scope of practice for APRNs, hindering optimal patient outcomes.
• Effective chronic disease management requires interprofessional collaboration and utilization of diverse clinical expertise.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and describe the Collaborative Health Management Model.
• To operationalize the "Future of Nursing" recommendations for APRN-led chronic disease management.
• To highlight the benefits of an egalitarian partnership between nurse practitioners and physicians.

Main Methods:

• The model is conceptualized around an egalitarian partnership framework.
• It emphasizes the integration of nurse practitioners' unique professional lens and expertise in team-based care.
• Patient partnerships are central to the model's implementation.

Main Results:

• Fosters enhanced teamwork and communication between nurse practitioners and physicians.
• Enables Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to deliver high-quality chronic disease management.
• Leverages the full capabilities of APRNs, including their expertise in patient-centered care.

Conclusions:

• The Collaborative Health Management Model provides a practical framework for interprofessional chronic disease care.
• Implementing this model aligns with national recommendations for optimizing APRN roles.
• This approach has the potential to improve patient outcomes in chronic disease management through collaborative, team-based strategies.