Case management: within and beyond the walls.
Results of this study demonstrated no significant differences in the frequency of the instrumental use of case management skills between nurses who graduated from the NAMFE program (NAMFE group) and those who were about to enter the program (comparison group); however, there was a significant difference (p < .0001 level) in the perceived preparation for performance of these skills between the two groups. Currently, few educational programs provide nurses with the essential knowledge and skills to function in the role of case manager; yet, the job market demands it of them. The program was able to fill the gap between education and service. Although the NAMFE course no longer is available for continuing education credit through the University of Kansas School of Nursing, the course currently is offered as an elective for senior level students and graduate students. Also, the curriculum materials and teaching strategies manuals, developed as part of this grant, and consultations regarding the use of these materials are available.
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D000368:Aged; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D016330:Frail Elderly; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000193:education; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007615:Kansas; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015397:Program Evaluation