Georgiou E X, Domoney C, Marsh S, Stafford M
Department of Gynaecology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK.
J Obstet Gynaecol. 2011;31(2):156-63. doi: 10.3109/01443615.2010.541569.
With population ageing, service expansion in urogynaecology is a necessity. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of a nurse specialist-led triage clinic as a novel way of outpatient care provision. Review of the patient pathway through the service over a 15-month period demonstrated effective patient management with timely order of investigations and treatment initiation, improved continuity of care, a reduction in the volume of medical consultations and high patient satisfaction. In conclusion, specialist nurse clinics provide a sustainable method of service expansion, while simultaneously facilitating service transfer to the community in line with current healthcare policy.
随着人口老龄化，泌尿妇科服务的扩展成为必要。本研究的目的是确定由专科护士主导的分诊诊所作为一种新型门诊护理提供方式的可行性。对15个月期间患者通过该服务的流程进行回顾发现，患者得到了有效的管理，检查得以及时安排，治疗得以启动，护理的连续性得到改善，医疗会诊数量减少，患者满意度高。总之，专科护士诊所提供了一种可持续的服务扩展方法，同时符合当前医疗政策，促进了服务向社区的转移。
