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Utilization of an academic nursing center
Summary
Academic nursing centers provide care to diverse populations, diagnosing various conditions and performing essential tests. This study details patient demographics and services offered at one such center, aiding future resource planning.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Nursing Practice
- Public Health
Background:
- Academic nursing centers (ANCs), or nurse-managed clinics, represent an emerging model of healthcare delivery.
- Limited research exists on the demographic profiles of patients utilizing ANCs.
- There is a scarcity of literature detailing the conditions diagnosed and procedures performed within ANCs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the demographic attributes of individuals receiving care at an academic nursing center.
- To identify the range of conditions diagnosed at the center.
- To document the diagnostic procedures and tests utilized in patient care.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patient records from a single academic nursing center.
- Data collection over an 8-month period.
- Descriptive statistics to summarize patient demographics, diagnoses, and procedures.
Main Results:
- 3,263 individuals received care over an 8-month period.
- Detailed description of patient demographics, including age, gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors (specifics not provided in abstract).
- Identification of common conditions diagnosed and frequently performed procedures and diagnostic tests.
Conclusions:
- The findings provide crucial data on the patient population served by academic nursing centers.
- Understanding patient demographics and service utilization is vital for effective marketing and resource allocation.
- These insights support the educational mission of academic nursing centers by highlighting clinical practice patterns.