Rural case management: nursing role variations.
The authors describe a study of rural case managers' role perceptions. Although various studies have investigated the role of the case manager, no study has examined the role in a rural environment. Survey data and focus groups are used to determine information about the role. Nurses identified differences and problems associated with the case management role in the rural environment. Respondents in the study also identified changes in role expectations, essential clinical skills for rural case managers, and ways in which case management affects healthcare outcomes for rural clients. Essential elements of content for educational preparation of these case managers are also investigated.
Stanton
Marietta P
MP
Capstone College of Nursing, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa 35487-0358, USA. mstanton@bama.ua.edu
Dunkin
Jeri
J
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003697:Delphi Technique; D017144:Focus Groups; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D019035:Rural Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012647:Self-Assessment; D014481:United States