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A qualitative analysis of an advanced practice nurse-directed transitional care model intervention

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Bradway, C., Trotta, R., Bixby, M. B., McPartland, E., Wollman, M. C., Kapustka, H., McCauley, K., Naylor, M. D.·2012·The Gerontologist

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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe barriers and facilitators to implementing a transitional care intervention for cognitively impaired older adults and their caregivers lead by advanced practice nurses (APNs). DESIGN AND METHODS: APNs implemented an evidence-based protocol to optimize transitions from hospital to home. An exploratory, qualitative directed content analysis examined 15 narrative case summaries written by APNs and fieldnotes from biweekly case conferences. RESULTS: Three central themes emerged: patients and caregivers having the necessary information and knowledge, care coordination, and the caregiver experience. An additional category was also identified, APNs going above and beyond. IMPLICATIONS: APNs implemented individualized approaches and provided care that exceeds the type of care typically staffed and reimbursed in the American health care system by applying a Transitional Care Model, advanced clinical judgment, and doing whatever was necessary to prevent negative outcomes. Reimbursement reform as well as more formalized support systems and resources are necessary for APNs to consistently provide such care to patients and their caregivers during this vulnerable time of transition.

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  1. Anderson, K. (2010). Transitions of care: Assessing patient cognition and medication management skills. Annals of Long-Term Care, 18, 20-24.

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Authors
Bradway, C., Trotta, R., Bixby, M. B., McPartland, E., Wollman, M. C., Kapustka, H., McCauley, K., & Naylor, M. D.
Affiliations
  • University of Pennsylvania (US)
  • Pennsylvania Hospital (US)
  • Neumann University (US)
  • Philadelphia VA Medical Center (US)
Corresponding author
Bradway, C.
Venue
The Gerontologist
Published
2011-09-09
Volume
52
Issue
3
Pages
394-407
ISSN
  • 0016-9013 (ISSN-L)
  • 1758-5341
OpenAlex
W2150824618
Cited by
96
References
68
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FWCI
13.65
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • The Gerontologist (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • National Institute on Aging (R01AG023116)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Nursing Roles and Practices
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Emergency Medicine › Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
Keywords
Transitional Care Model, advanced practice nurses, cognitive impairment, older adults, caregivers, hospital-to-home transition, care coordination, implementation barriers and facilitators, caregiver experiences, reimbursement reform, individualized care
MeSH terms
Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Cognition Disorders, Continuity of Patient Care, Female, Home Care Services, Humans, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Male, Middle Aged, Nurse Practitioners, Patient Transfer, Models, Nursing, Caregivers, Patient-Centered Care, Qualitative Research, Evidence-Based Nursing, Advanced Practice Nursing

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