ParkinsonNet: an innovative Dutch approach to patient-centered care for a degenerative disease

ParkinsonNet: an innovative Dutch approach to patient-centered care for a degenerative disease

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Series Title(s):
Case study (Commonwealth fund)
Author(s):
Gray, Bradford H., author
Sarnak, Dana O., author
Tanke, Marit, author
Contributor(s):
Commonwealth Fund, issuing body.
Publication:
[New York, N.Y.] : Commonwealth Fund, December 2016
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Parkinson Disease -- therapy
Patient Care Team
Patient-Centered Care
Netherlands
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
KEY FEATURES. Multidisciplinary networks of allied health professionals in the Netherlands use evidence-based practice guidelines for treating Parkinson's disease, facilitated by a web-based platform through which patients can provide feedback about their care. TARGET POPULATION. Adults with Parkinson's disease, an age-related neurodegenerative disorder for which no cure exists. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT. Many patients with degenerative chronic diseases have difficulty accessing the range of specialty medical, nursing, and supportive services they need, and available personnel often lack expertise with particular conditions. Care practices vary, and care coordination can be challenging. BENEFITS. Lower rates of hip fractures and hospitalizations and better self-reported quality-of-life outcomes; greater knowledge of Parkinson's treatment among providers and higher job satisfaction; generally lower treatment costs where model has been implemented. CHALLENGES. Provider payment often does not cover care coordination services. The model might work best with a global payment approach.
Copyright:
Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY license. (More information)
Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (10 pages))
Illustrations:
Illustrations
NLM Unique ID:
101719391 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101719391