Effects of Multidisciplinary Team-Based Nurse-led Transitional Care on Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis

• DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2019.02.004
• Publication Date: 2019-03-04T22:44:31Z
• Authors: Limin Liang; Yinghua Pan; Danchun Wu; Yongli Pang; Yuanyuan Xie; Hengying Fang
• Keywords: BASFI

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the impact transitional care by a nurse-led multidisciplinary team (MDT) on clinical outcomes and quality life patients with ankylosing spondylitis.MethodsA randomized control design was used. Subjects were allocated randomly an experimental group group. The received intensive MDT, whereas routine nursing care. Disease activity, spinal mobility, comprehensive function, health service utilization, assessed at baseline six months Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index, Activity Index (BASDAI), Functional (BASFI), utilization questionnaire version 2 Short Form-36 survey.ResultsCompared baseline, BASDAI, BASFI, emergency visits, hospitalizations, hospitalization days, bodily pain, vitality, mental health, total score, average score survey improved in (p < .05), only role-emotional .05). At months, exhibited significantly more improvement all domains except Role-physical as well .05) compared group.ConclusionA MDT-based improves spondylitis. Future research should be carried out modes follow-up family support.