Work site disease management outcomes: expanding the role of the APN.
Outcomes of a work site disease management program managed by an advanced practice nurse were evaluated. Fifty-four participants were surveyed. A significant number of participants with dyslipidemia and diabetes reported that the program positively changed individual health behaviors. Those with dyslipidemia and hypertension reported improved understanding of their condition after being involved with the program, and participants with asthma indicated more control of their condition. Program satisfaction was high. Continued development and implementation of work site programs are indicated to improve health outcomes of employees.
Carioti
C A
CA
University of Rochester School of Nursing & Department of Community and Preventive Medicine, Rochester, New York, USA. ccariotiNPCDE@aol.com
Lavigne
J E
JE
Stone
P
P
Tortoretti
D M
DM
Chiverton
P
P
D000328:Adult; D019468:Disease Management; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D015399:Nursing Research; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care