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A Literature Review On The Benefits For An Interprofessional Educational Program To Increase Novice Nurse Awareness Of Case Management In Heart Failure, Emily Trefethen
A Literature Review On The Benefits For An Interprofessional Educational Program To Increase Novice Nurse Awareness Of Case Management In Heart Failure, Emily Trefethen
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Abstract
Purpose/Objectives: The purpose of this literature review is to examine the potential value for an interprofessional education program to increase novice nurse awareness of case management in heart failure.
Primary Practice Setting: Acute care healthcare settings involving novice nurses.
Findings/Conclusions: Evidence demonstrates that interprofessional collaboration on transitional care interventions for HF patients reduces 30-day readmissions. Implementation of an interprofessional education program for novice nurses can be an effective intervention to decrease readmissions by increasing knowledge of the nurse case manager role and development of interprofessional relationships.
Implications for Case Management Practice: Increased awareness of heart failure case management is …