Abstract
Natalizumab is an effective treatment for multiple sclerosis that requires 4-weekly infusions that are usually provided in hospital outpatient clinics. In this study, a model of care (MOC), an overarching design for the provision of a health care service, was developed to permit home infusions of natalizumab. The proposed new MOC comprised 9 dimensions, in addition to the central concept of patient-centered care at home. The new MOC is responsive to patient needs and prioritizes the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship. It provides practical examples of patient-centered care to guide clinical practice for this patient population in the home setting.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 289-296 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Infusion Nursing |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2019 |
Bibliographical note
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- home care
- home infusion therapy
- model of care
- multiple sclerosis
- natalizumab
- patient-centered care