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Case management effectiveness for managing chronic illnesses in Korea: a systematic review
International Nursing Review
|June 30, 2018
Summary
Nurse-led case management in Korea shows promise for improving chronic illness care. While psychobehavioral and clinical outcomes are positive, health service utilization results are mixed, requiring further research.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Nursing Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Case management is recognized in Korea as a valuable care-coordination strategy.
- Its effectiveness for community-dwelling adults with chronic illnesses requires further establishment.
- This review focuses on the Korean context for chronic disease management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize evidence on case management effectiveness.
- Focus on managing chronic illnesses in adult populations within Korea.
- Identify recent research findings on case management interventions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review guided by Cochrane processes and PRISMA statements.
- Searched multiple databases for relevant studies.
- Included nine empirical, peer-reviewed studies published between 2008 and 2016.
Main Results:
- Case management programs in Korea for chronic illness are predominantly nurse-led.
- Strong evidence supports nurse-led case management for improving psychobehavioral and clinical outcomes.
- Outcomes related to health services utilization showed mixed results.
Conclusions:
- Further research with rigorous designs and large sample sizes is needed to confirm effectiveness in Korea.
- Nurse-led case management has potential benefits beyond Korea in similar Asian healthcare settings.
- Nursing leaders should support evidence-based case management through resources and education.
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