title: Conceptual and methodological issues in nurse case management research.
abstract: Conceptual and methodological issues facing researchers who are studying the process and outcomes of nurse case management are identified. The evolution of a research program designed to understand and evaluate one model of nurse case management is described as an example of responding to these issues. The development of a body of knowledge around nurse case management is essential to assure the expansion of this role and to justify reimbursement through current and evolving insurance mechanisms.
authors.affiliation: Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center, Tucson, Arizona.
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Lamb
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000592:standards*; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000592:standards*