INPUT: An academic-practice partnership to an underserved rural community
Judy Neubrander1, Susan R Franzen2, Rebecca Mathis3
1Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois.
Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|December 12, 2018
Summary
The INPUT project successfully improved rural healthcare access by placing a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in a free clinic. This initiative enhanced patient care and encouraged students to pursue careers serving underserved rural communities.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Partnerships
- Rural Health
- Academic-Medical Collaboration
Background:
- Underserved rural populations face significant healthcare access barriers.
- Free clinics play a crucial role in providing care to vulnerable communities.
- Innovative models are needed to support and expand rural healthcare services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of an academic-practice partnership on healthcare delivery in rural Western North Carolina.
- To assess the effectiveness of integrating Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) students into free clinic settings.
- To explore strategies for encouraging healthcare professionals to practice in rural areas.
Main Methods:
- A collaborative model was established, integrating grant-funded Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) services with clinical placements for FNP students.
- The project focused on providing care to underserved populations in a rural setting.
- Data on patient visits and continuity of care were collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- The partnership led to increased patient visits at the free clinic.
- Continuity of follow-up care for patients significantly improved.
- FNP students gained valuable experience in caring for vulnerable, underserved populations.
Conclusions:
- Academic-practice partnerships can effectively enhance healthcare services for underserved rural communities.
- Integrating FNP students into free clinics provides mutual benefits for students, clinics, and patients.
- This model demonstrates a successful approach to addressing healthcare disparities in rural areas.
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