Patient empowerment strategies for a safety net. Nurs Econ 2003;21(5):219-25, 207
Date
11/19/2003Pubmed ID
14618971Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0642336123 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 4 CitationsAbstract
The Milwaukee County General Assistance Medical Program implemented strategies to improve the delivery of care to its patients that include patient education and a Nurse Telephone Line. The partnership between a county-funded program and an academic health center has been very productive and resulted in improvements to the program that benefit underserved patients. The outcomes of these educational strategies are described.
Author List
Wolff M, Spens R, Young S, Lucey P, Cooper J, Ahmed S, Maurana CAuthors
Cheryl A. Maurana PhD SVP Str Acad Ptnrshp, Dir, Prof in the Institute for Health and Equity department at Medical College of WisconsinStaci A. Young PhD Sr Associate Dean, Associate Director, Professor in the Family Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultCommunity Health Services
Female
Humans
Male
Medically Uninsured
Middle Aged
Nurse's Role
Nursing Assessment
Patient Education as Topic
Patient Satisfaction
Telephone
Wisconsin
