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Contracting: an approach in a home dialysis setting
Le Journal CANNT = CANNT Journal : the Journal of the Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Nursing contracts help clients with chronic diseases improve health behaviors through individualized care. This business-rooted approach supports patient self-management and adherence to treatment plans.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Health Behavior Change
- Chronic Disease Management
Background:
- Contracting, a business strategy, offers unique applications in nursing practice.
- Client behavior change is crucial for managing chronic diseases effectively.
- Individualized care plans are essential for promoting client health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the utility of contracting in nursing, particularly for chronic disease clients.
- To highlight how contracts facilitate necessary behavior modifications in patients.
- To demonstrate the role of client-professional contracts in personalized healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Review of contracting principles and their adaptation to nursing.
- Analysis of contract application in chronic illness care scenarios.
- Case study examples illustrating contract-based nursing interventions.
Main Results:
- Contracting provides a structured framework for setting health goals with clients.
- It enhances client engagement and accountability in managing their conditions.
- Contracts promote a collaborative relationship between nurses and clients.
Conclusions:
- Contracting is a valuable, adaptable tool for nurses caring for chronic disease populations.
- It supports individualized care and empowers clients to actively participate in their health.
- Further research can explore the efficacy of specific contract models in diverse nursing settings.