Craig A Bauman 1,2 , Jennifer Fillingham 1,2,3 , EdD Candidate 2 , Eimear Keely-Dyck 2 , Yessmean Elrafih 2 , Julie Stevenson 2 , Maria Boehm 2 , Lauren Haesler 3 , Susanne Kaufman 3 , Tabbatha Duck 2 , Jeff Kenney 2 , Shelagh Henry 2 Show Affiliations »
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Complex patients are frequently high-users of health care resources. Case management has been demonstrated to be an effective and efficient approach for this demographic. CASE PRESENTATION: A 36-year old, medically complex male patient was referred to an interprofessional primary care team to optimize health status. Team involvement included a case manager, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, social worker, team assistant and chiropractor. Interventions involved medication management, smoking cessation, mindfulness skills and musculoskeletal treatment. SUMMARY: Complex patients are increasingly managed by teams. To continue, these teams will have to demonstrate positive outcomes and cost-effectiveness. Chiropractors have skills that can enhance team-based patient care. © JCCA 2019.
INTRODUCTION: Complex patients are frequently high-users of health care resources. Case management has been demonstrated to be an effective and efficient approach for this demographic. CASE PRESENTATION: A 36-year old, medically complex male patient was referred to an interprofessional primary care team to optimize health status. Team involvement included a case manager, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, social worker, team assistant and chiropractor. Interventions involved medication management, smoking cessation, mindfulness skills and musculoskeletal treatment. SUMMARY: Complex patients are increasingly managed by teams. To continue, these teams will have to demonstrate positive outcomes and cost-effectiveness. Chiropractors have skills that can enhance team-based patient care. © JCCA 2019.
Entities: Chemical
Keywords:
case management; chiropractic; complex patients; interprofessional; primary care
Year: 2019
PMID： 31564750 PMCID： PMC6743649
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Can Chiropr Assoc ISSN： 0008-3194