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Reducing Heart Failure In An Era Of Reform, Sandra M. Kurpela
Reducing Heart Failure In An Era Of Reform, Sandra M. Kurpela
Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports
Heart failure (HF) affects an estimated 5 million Americans, with 550,000 new patients diagnosed yearly (American Heart Association, 2004). Despite advancements, readmissions for HF remain high. Management is especially important due to recent legislation that penalizes hospitals with excessive readmissions. The purpose of this evidence-based project (EBP) was to determine if a chronic disease HF management program with advance practice nurse, home care, and telehealth would affect hospital readmission 4 weeks post-discharge. Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory and the Iowa Model guided this system change. The project used a longitudinal experimental pre- and post-test design with convenience sample from two …
Medical Home Model Of Patient-Centered Health Care, Sandra N. Berryman, Sheri P. Palmer, James E. Kohl, Jon S. Parham
Medical Home Model Of Patient-Centered Health Care, Sandra N. Berryman, Sheri P. Palmer, James E. Kohl, Jon S. Parham
Faculty Publications
The medical home offers a patient-centered model of care. The foundation of a medical home is the organized and continuous interprofessional care of patients.