Effectiveness of the "Internet-Plus"-Based Life-Cycle Management on Pediatric Chronic Diseases

Jing Liu1, Hongying Nie2, Fan Rao1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Comprehensive Internal Medicine, Three Gorges Hospital Affiliated to Chongqing University, Chongqing, 404100, China.

Insights

Integrating "Medical and Nursing Integration" with "Internet plus" life cycle management improved pediatric chronic disease care. This approach enhanced patient satisfaction, reduced hospital readmissions, and boosted healthcare professionals' career benefits.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Chronic Disease Management
  • Healthcare Innovation
  • Nursing Informatics

Background:

  • Chronic diseases significantly impact children and their families.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for improving health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
  • Healthcare professionals' career satisfaction is linked to effective patient care models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a combined "Medical and Nursing Integration" and "Internet plus" life cycle management approach.
  • To assess improvements in satisfaction and health outcomes for children with chronic diseases.
  • To determine the career benefits for healthcare workers involved in this management model.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving pediatric patients with chronic diseases.
  • Three groups were compared: "Medical and Nursing Integration" + "Internet plus" life cycle management (experimental), routine management (control 1), and "Medical and Nursing Integration" (control 2).
  • Data collected included disease onset, patient satisfaction, readmission rates, and healthcare professional benefits.

Main Results:

  • The experimental group showed higher overall patient satisfaction (100%) compared to control groups.
  • Significantly fewer readmissions (second and third) were observed in the experimental group.
  • Healthcare professionals in the experimental group reported enhanced professional benefits and identity.

Conclusions:

  • "Medical and Nursing Integration" combined with "Internet plus" life cycle management effectively enhances pediatric chronic disease care.
  • This integrated model improves patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • The approach positively impacts healthcare professionals' job satisfaction and career development.
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