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Nursing Theses and Capstone Projects

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2013

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Nurses' Perceptions Of Shared Medical Appointments, Kristin Monza Jan 2013

Nurses' Perceptions Of Shared Medical Appointments, Kristin Monza

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With the increased economic burdens placed on Americans in recent years, the topic of healthcare has been in the forefront. As healthcare reform embraces the country, healthcare organizations are forced to re-examine their business structure more accurately to reflect the changing culture and patient population. The Shared Medical Appointment (SMA) is a model in the chronic disease setting, and many of the benefits and proficiencies have been studied but no studies have assessed nurse experiences or perceptions of SMAs. The purpose of this study was to determine the Registered Nurses's experience with and perception of SMAs. A descriptive exploratory design …