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Stable chronic disease: a behavioral model

N N Byl, L H Clever

    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
    |September 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Patients with stable chronic diseases frequently accessed outpatient services but had average hospital care needs. Older patients and those with functional complaints utilized more services, with nurse practitioners providing high-quality care.

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    Area of Science:

    • General Medicine
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Stable chronic disease patients utilize significant healthcare resources.
    • Understanding patient behavior and health status is crucial for resource allocation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess health behavior, status, and function in stable chronic disease patients.
    • To compare care models involving nurse practitioners and physicians versus house officers and preceptors.

    Main Methods:

    • A three-year study in a community hospital's general medical clinic.
    • Patients were divided into two groups: nurse practitioner/physician team and house officer/preceptor team.
    • Data collected on health behavior, status, and functional profile.

    Main Results:

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    • Patients frequently demanded outpatient services but required average hospital care.
    • Common issues included socio-economic challenges, hypertension, obesity, arthritis, and functional disease, predominantly in women.
    • Patients over 65 reported better health and function.
    • Functional complaints correlated with higher service demands.
    • Nurse practitioner-led care, in consultation with physicians, was high-quality.

    Conclusions:

    • Stable chronic disease patients represent a distinct population with specific healthcare utilization patterns.
    • Nurse practitioners can effectively manage these patients, offering high-quality care.
    • Addressing socio-economic factors and functional complaints may optimize care delivery.