Pilot study results: the psychiatric RN case manager.
1. It is important to examine client and staff satisfaction with the RN case management (RNCM) model to enhance the quality of care in psychiatric settings. 2. Ninety-two percent of clients surveyed ranked the RNCM care as "excellent" or "above average." Clients valued most the humanistic role of the RNCM and repeatedly commented on the importance of the nurse being caring, genuine, and supportive. 3. RNCMs expressed high satisfaction with their role, which they described as collaborative with the psychiatrist, yet also professional and independent. Psychiatrists expressed a high degree of confidence that clients were receiving excellent care by competent nurse professionals.
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College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh 54901.
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D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D008297:Male; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D011787:Quality of Health Care