Evidence-based case management in a high-risk pregnancy: a case study.
This article examines the case management needs of a pregnant woman confined to bed after preterm premature rupture of membranes. Through the period when she is confined to bed, interventions and outcomes are determined on the basis of evidence-based guidelines. By examining this case study, it is anticipated that best practices can be determined for women in similar situations.
Handley
Marilyn
M
Capstone College of Nursing, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa 35487, USA.
Stanton
Marietta
M
D000328:Adult; D019985:Benchmarking; D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004200:Diseases in Twins / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D009736:Nursing Process; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D018566:Pregnancy, High-Risk; D011295:Prenatal Care; D012189:Retrospective Studies