OPTIMIZING PATIENT OUTCOMES THROUGH NURSE-LED CARE COORDINATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Author Name: 1. Pushpa H. K, 2. Mary Shini.D, 3. Devendra Singh, 4. Ashok Solanki, 5. Ashmita John, 6. Sachin Swami, 7. Dr. A. Maria Therese, 8. Dr. Golda Sahaya Rani. R, 9.Lakshmi Priyadharshini. V.R

Volume/Issue: 05/04

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2024-84527568/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Vice Principal, SJB College of Nursing, India.
2. Professor cum Vice Principal, Government Nursing College, Kavaratti, Lakshadweep, India.
3. Faculty of Nursing, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Etawah, UP, India.
4. Nursing Tutor, College of Nursing Govt. Medical College Azamgarh, UP, India.
5. Assistant Professor, Ganga Sheel School of Nursing, India.
6. Assistant Professor MN College of Nursing, Bikaner, India.
7. Vice Principal, Mother Theresa PG &Research Institute of Health Sciences, India.
8. Professor cum HOD, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Shri Sathya Sai College of Nursing, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be university), India.
9. Associate professor, O.P.R Memorial College of Paramedical Science.

ABSTRACT

Nurse-led care has emerged as a vital strategy for improving patient outcomes, enhancing care quality, and reducing healthcare costs. This study examines the effectiveness of nurse-led care interventions across various patient populations and settings. This study highlights the critical role of nurses in leading quality improvement initiatives and optimizing patient outcomes. Findings support the integration of nurse-led care into healthcare systems, recognizing nurses' expertise in care coordination and delivery. Chronic diseases pose a profound global health challenge, necessitating comprehensive and patient-cantered approaches to achieve optimal outcomes. The impact is multifaceted, affecting individuals, communities, and healthcare systems significantly. Nurses play a vital role in addressing this challenge, serving as educators, providers of holistic care, and advocates for health equity. Through personalized education, medication management, lifestyle modifications, and care coordination, nurses empower patients with chronic conditions, fostering positive changes in health behaviours and overall well-being. This research aims to investigate how nurse-led initiatives improve clinical parameters, enhance quality of life, increase patient satisfaction, and ensure cost-effectiveness. A thorough literature review utilizing PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane identified existing evidence and gaps in understanding the outcomes associated with nurse-led interventions in chronic disease management. Nurse-led initiatives also demonstrate cost-effectiveness by preventing complications and reducing healthcare utilization. Moreover, nurses act as advocates for health equity, addressing care disparities through culturally competent interventions and community engagement. This study emphasizes the crucial role of nurses in delivering holistic care, education, and support for individuals facing long-term health conditions, ultimately contributing to improved health outcomes, enhanced quality of life, and reduced healthcare costs.

Key words: Nurse-led care coordination, Patient outcomes, Care transitions, Patient-cantered care, Interdisciplinary collaboration