Nurse-Led Interventions: Assess The Effectiveness Of Nurse-Led Care In Chronic Disease Management, Patient Education, Or Reducing Hospital Readmissions

Abstract

Nurse-led interventions have emerged as a promising strategy to address the growing burden of chronic diseases, enhance patient education, and reduce hospital readmissions. This review synthesizes evidence on the effectiveness of nurse-led care in these domains. Nurse-led models, such as case management, care coordination, and telehealth, have demonstrated significant improvements in clinical outcomes, including better disease control, symptom management, and quality of life. Nurses play a pivotal role in patient education, using strategies like one-on-one counseling, group sessions, and digital tools to improve health literacy and foster self-management skills. These interventions have been linked to increased adherence to treatment, positive lifestyle changes, and reduced acute care utilization. Nurse-led transitional care, post-discharge follow-up, and medication reconciliation have shown substantial reductions in hospital readmission rates, particularly among high-risk populations. However, challenges such as resource constraints, variations in scope of practice, and patient engagement barriers must be addressed to optimize the impact and scalability of nurse-led care. Further research and policy support are essential to expand the integration of nurse-led interventions and advance healthcare quality and equity.