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A case management curricular model. The challenge for nursing education
1College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA. sue.young@sc.edu
Nurse Educator
|December 31, 1997
Summary
Nursing education must adapt to managed care. This study presents a case management curriculum model for baccalaureate programs, outlining necessary skills and evaluation methods for graduates entering managed care practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Management
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- The evolving healthcare landscape necessitates curriculum reform in nursing education.
- Managed care systems require healthcare professionals with specific case management competencies.
- Existing baccalaureate nursing programs may not adequately prepare graduates for managed care practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a case management curricular model for baccalaureate nursing education.
- To outline the processes for redesigning nursing curricula to meet managed care demands.
- To define the expected knowledge, skills, and performance behaviors for graduates.
Main Methods:
- Development of a case management curricular framework.
- Identification of essential knowledge and skills for baccalaureate nursing graduates.
- Inclusion of performance behaviors and evaluation criteria for student case management.
Main Results:
- A structured curricular model for case management in baccalaureate nursing is presented.
- Specific recommendations for curriculum content and pedagogical approaches are provided.
- Examples of measurable student performance behaviors and assessment tools are detailed.
Conclusions:
- Restructuring nursing curricula is essential for preparing graduates for managed care practice.
- The proposed case management model provides a framework for baccalaureate nursing education.
- Clear performance expectations and evaluation criteria are vital for ensuring graduate readiness.