title: Academic nursing clinic: impact on health and cost outcomes for vulnerable populations.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine selected health and cost outcomes of clients who used an academic nursing clinic (ANC) located in a high-rise public housing facility for low-income citizens. Service use, health promotion and screening, quality of care, satisfaction and costs were examined. Health outcomes were improved. Estimated cost savings were about $36,000 during the first year with reduced paramedic and police calls, hospitalizations, and emergency room visits. Findings show that advanced practice nurses can positively influence health outcomes by providing cost-effective quality health care.
authors.affiliation: The University of Arizona College of Nursing, PO Box 210203, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA.
authors.forename: Terry A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Badger
authors.forename: Donna Behler
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: McArthur
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D001130:Arizona; D005260:Female; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009739:Nursing Services / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011638:Public Housing; D035862:Vulnerable Populations