title: Case management and clinical paths: strategies to support the perinatal experience.
abstract: The needs of the perinatal client population and the current health care environment necessitate exceptionally well coordinated care throughout the entire episode. This is especially true of individuals who have complex problems, including pathophysiology, psychosocial, and economic issues. Case management enhances care coordination activities for individuals with complex issues. Clinical paths support the needs of the usual perinatal client. These two strategies have demonstrated effectiveness in supporting the coordination and management of care of perinatal clients.
authors.affiliation: Center for Case Management, South Natick, MA 01760, USA.
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Bower
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019091:Critical Pathways / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D016389:Maternal-Child Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration