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Chronic Disease Management In A Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic: An Interpretive Description Study, Natalie Floriancic
Chronic Disease Management In A Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic: An Interpretive Description Study, Natalie Floriancic
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Statement of research problem: Nurse practitioner led clinics (NPLC) in Ontario (ON) represent a model of care that is potentially well-situated to improve primary healthcare delivery. There is currently limited knowledge about this model of cares impact on patients with chronic disease. This study explored current chronic disease management practices implemented by Nurse Practitioners (NP) within NPLCs across ON.
Methods: Using a qualitative interpretive description methodology, eleven in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with nurse practitioners practicing within NPLCs in Ontario.
Results: Results indicate NPLCs successfully support patients with chronic disease through provision of on-site multidisciplinary care, continuity in service provision …