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Management of nursing within a collaborative physician group practice
C Schraeder1, T Britt, D Dworak
1Health Systems Research Center, Carle Clinic Association, Urbana, IL, USA.
Seminars for Nurse Managers
|December 31, 1997
Summary
Integrating primary medical and nursing care is essential for addressing elderly health complexities. A collaborative geriatric care model between nurses and physicians has been successfully implemented in a large group practice.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Primary Care
- Healthcare Integration
Background:
- The evolving healthcare landscape necessitates comprehensive care for the elderly.
- Complex psychosocial and environmental factors significantly impact the health of older adults.
- Existing primary care models may not fully address the multifaceted needs of geriatric patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a model of geriatric primary collaborative care.
- To highlight the integration of nursing and medical expertise in geriatric care.
- To present a successfully implemented collaborative care model in a group practice.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a collaborative care model between nurses and physicians.
- Focus on addressing psychosocial and environmental health aspects in the elderly.
- Case study within a large primary care group practice setting.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of the geriatric primary collaborative care model.
- Demonstrated integration of medical and nursing roles in patient care.
- Positive outcomes in addressing complex health needs of the elderly population.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative care models are effective for geriatric primary care.
- Integration of nurses and physicians enhances care for complex elderly health issues.
- The described model offers a viable approach for group practices.