title: A case management experience: implementing best practice guidelines in the community.
abstract: This article discusses the implementation of a best practice guideline (BPG) in a community setting using a case management model The role of the case manager is presented as well as the process of evaluation. Challenges to implementing a BPG in a community setting are also addressed.
authors.affiliation: Brock University, ON, Canada. dprentice@brocku.ca
authors.forename: Dawn
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Prentice
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ritchie
authors.forename: Marilyn
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Reynolds
authors.forename: Maureen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kitson
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Tracey
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schenck
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000628:therapy; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D010351:Patient Discharge; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D024382:Professional Role; D011787:Quality of Health Care