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- Title
Improving the management of chronic disease in the community.
- Authors
Jones, Jane
- Abstract
This study explored district nursing teams' perceptions of the current chronic conditions management model in a specific locality in Wales. Chronic diseases are now the leading cause of illness and disability across the UK, placing an increasing demand on public services as healthcare staff try to meet the needs of those with long-term conditions. The author used action research to conduct the study, encouraging the nurse participants to critically review their practice. The findings indicated that a major overhaul of the current model of care was not required; the foundations were there and just some small steps and a shared vision led to sustainable changes for an efficient and effective chronic conditions service.
- Subjects
WALES; DOCUMENTATION standards; ACTION research; CHRONIC diseases; FOCUS groups; INTERVIEWING; MATHEMATICAL models; RESEARCH methodology; NURSES' attitudes; NURSING; PERSONNEL management; THEORY; THEMATIC analysis; SOCIAL services case management
- Publication
Journal of Community Nursing, 2016, Vol 30, Issue 6, p54
- ISSN
2059-5417
- Publication type
Article