Electronic consultation use by advanced practice nurses in older adult care-A descriptive study of service utilization data.

ABSTRACT:

Aims and objectives

To describe characteristics of service utilization by advanced practice nurses (APNs) employing an electronic consultation (eConsult) service in their care for older adults.

Background

Canada's aging population is projected to place unprecedented demands on the healthcare system. APNs, which include clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) and nurse practitioners (NPs), are nurses with advanced knowledge who can independently provide age-appropriate care. eConsult is a secure web-based platform enabling asynchronous, provider-to-provider communication. APNs can send and receive eConsults to address patient-specific concerns.

Methods

This is a retrospective analysis of eConsult utilization and user survey data for cases completed in 2019, reported in line

SUBMITTER: Hakimjavadi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10006590 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature