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Promoting clinical outcomes for chronic conditions

Abstract

This presentation describes the implementation of a novel integrated model of care provided by nurse practitioners for patients with multiple chronic diseases. The model of care shows great potential as an effective way to streamline and simplify appointment-burden for patients, with a focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes.

Author Details

Ann Bonner, PhD, MA, BAPSc (Nurs), RN, MACN; Vincent Tam, BSc; Kathryn Havas, BPsySc (Hons 1); Clint Douglas, PhD, BN, RN -- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia; Cassandra Stone, MNSc(NP), Department of Renal Medicine, Logan and Beadudesert Hospitals, Logan, Australia; Maureen Barnes, MNP, Cardiology, Logan and Beadudesert Hospitals, Logan, Australia; Jennifer Abels, MNSc(NP), Endocrinology, Logan and Beaudesert Hospitals, Logan, Australia; Karen Mills, MNSc(NP), Department of Medicine, Logan and Beaudesert Hospitals, Logan, Australia

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Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Chronic Disease, Models of Care, Nurse Practitioner

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Chronic disease multi-morbidity: Nurse practitioners reforming healthcare delivery in Australia

Melbourne, Australia

This presentation describes the implementation of a novel integrated model of care provided by nurse practitioners for patients with multiple chronic diseases. The model of care shows great potential as an effective way to streamline and simplify appointment-burden for patients, with a focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes.