Clinical nurse specialist as facilitator of interdisciplinary collaborative program for adult sickle cell population

This article describes the evolution, implementation, and outcomes of a collaborative interdisciplinary inpatient program designed to improve the quality of healthcare provided to adult patients with sickle cell disease. Efforts by the clinical nurse specialist were directly responsible for improved...

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Published inClinical nurse specialist Vol. 15; no. 1; p. 15
Main Authors Larsen, L S, Neverett, S G, Larsen, R F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2001
Subjects
Adult
Anemia, Sickle Cell - diagnosis
Anemia, Sickle Cell - nursing
Cooperative Behavior
Female
Health Promotion - standards
Humans
Interprofessional Relations
Male
Nurse Clinicians - organization & administration
Nursing Care - standards
Nursing, Team - organization & administration
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Professional Role
Program Development
Program Evaluation
United States
United States
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Summary:This article describes the evolution, implementation, and outcomes of a collaborative interdisciplinary inpatient program designed to improve the quality of healthcare provided to adult patients with sickle cell disease. Efforts by the clinical nurse specialist were directly responsible for improved patient education, more efficacious treatment of painful crises, and increased specialty consultation. Staff and patient satisfaction with the program have been very encouraging, and a city-wide initiative that embraces a comprehensive approach to the global care of this special needs population has been designed and is currently being implemented.
ISSN:0887-6274
DOI:10.1097/00002800-200101000-00010