Contribution of nurses to the quality of care in management of inflammatory bowel disease: a synthesis of the evidence

Abstract:

Background: The purpose of quality of care programs is to improve patient outcomes. In programs targeting patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), nurses play a key role. Aim: To know the available scientific evidence on the quality of care in IBD management, at the levels of structure, process and outcome, in relation to nurses. Methods: Systematic search in MEDLINE, EMBASE, Índice Médico Español, Cochrane Library, and grey literature. Inclusion criteria were: 1) documents referring IBD; 2) documents providing relevant information on nurses' involvement in the management of IBD; and 3) an original article. Results: A total of 284 documents were identified, 15 of which were included: 8 related with structure, 12 with process, and 6 with outcomes. Some documents treated more than one level. At the level of structure, services should incorporate specialist nurses …

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2010

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