Journal article
Evaluation of innovations in nursing practice: report and discussion
Abstract
AIM: To assess whether a pilot study conducted in the UK achieved its objective to reduce admissions to hospital and bed days in patients identified as suitable recipients of case management by community matrons.
BACKGROUND: The Department of Health has advocated the use of nurse-led case management to improve the coordination of care and prevent inappropriate hospital admissions.
Authors
Patrick H; Roberts N; Hutt R; Hewitt P; Connelly J; Oliver D
Journal
British Journal of Nursing, Vol. 15, No. 9, pp. 520–523
Publisher
Mark Allen Group
Publication Date
May 1, 2006
DOI
10.12968/bjon.2006.15.9.21094
ISSN
0966-0461
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AgedAged, 80 and overCase ManagementCommunity Health NursingContinuity of Patient CareFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLength of StayMaleModels, NursingNurse AdministratorsNurse's RoleNursing Evaluation ResearchOutcome Assessment, Health CarePatient AdmissionPilot ProjectsPrimary Health CareProgram EvaluationResearch DesignTotal Quality Management