A nurse-led model of chronic disease management in general practice: Patients' perspectives

作者:Young Jacqui*; Eley Diann; Patterson Elizabeth; Turner Catherine
来源:Australian Family Physician, 2016, 45(12): 912-916.

摘要

Background
Evidence suggests that current models of chronic disease management within general practice are not effective in meeting the needs of the community.
Objective
The objective of this article is to examine patients' perceptions of a nurse-led collaborative model of care trialled in three general practices in Australia.
Method
This article reports on the second phase of a mixed-methods study in which semi-structured interviews with purposively selected patients were conducted to elicit information about their perceptions of nurse-led care.
Results
Three themes emerged from the data time, ambiance and dimensions of the nurse role.
Discussion
The results suggest that general practice nurses had a positive impact on patients' ability to manage their chronic disease. This infers that there is scope for general practice nurses to expand their role in chronic disease management to assist patients to better self-manage their chronic diseases.

  • 出版日期2016-12