Patients' experience of integrated nursing care in general practices in Switzerland: a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In many high-income countries, nurses, including registered nurses (RNs), play a key role in primary care (PC), particularly in general practice. Their involvement enhances patients' experiences, especially in terms of accessibility and comprehensiveness of care provided. To reinforce the provision of care and enhance patients' experience in family medicine, RNs were integrated into eight private general practices in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, creating interprofessional teams. This study assessed patients' experiences with new nursing activities in general practices.

Methods

A mixed-methods approach was used to assess patients' experiences. Quantitative data were collected through a patient experience survey conducted before and after nursing follow-up, with

SUBMITTER: Schutz Leuthold M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11920863 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature