title: A lifelong journey.
abstract: Working as an inflammatory bowel disease specialist nurse has enabled Vicki Edge to provide continuity of care for patients with this chronic condition. In addition, the number of outpatient appointments and inpatient bed days have been reduced.
authors.affiliation: Cumberland Infirmary.
authors.forename: Vikki
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Edge
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration