IF you use a structured assessment tool (concerns checklist) to identify a patients concerns AND use this information /results of the assessment to inform a care plan THEN the experiences and outcomes will improve in these areas: | |
○ Increased knowledge, ability and confidence in how to manage their condition by themselves | |
○ Increased self management | |
○ Improved patient experience, including feeling better supported across the pathway with improved coordination of their care | |
○ Reduced dependency on the system and increased empowerment | |
○ Reduced isolation and increased social/support network | |
○ Improved health and well being | |
○ Increased patient empowerment to be full partners in their care |