Value Determination of Case Management in Home Health Nursing.
Abstract
The proliferation of managed care plans for Medicare patients has fueled new interest in articulating the value of case management in home care services. Managed care is forcing health care organizations to cut costs and services that cannot demonstrate value to customers. To ensure viability, nurses must demonstrate the value of case management in home health. This descriptive correlational study demonstrates the value of case management by examining patient outcomes in the context of each patient's unique life circumstances. Value is determined by examining the relationship between daily hassles; case management organizational structure; social support; and subsequent impact on patient care outcomes, such as quality of life. This study, based on Neuman's Systems Model, uses the Value Indicator Model to articulate the value of case management in home health using multiple regression techniques.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 03, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA370528
Entities
People
- Mary E. Register
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology