In case method nursing, how is patient care organized?

In case method nursing, patient care is organized with a focus on continuity and individualized attention; therefore, one nurse is responsible for caring for one patient for the entirety of her shift. This approach allows the nurse to develop a comprehensive understanding of the patient’s needs, preferences, and medical history, facilitating more consistent and personalized care. By maintaining this level of involvement, the nurse can better assess the patient's condition, monitor progress, and establish a therapeutic relationship which is crucial for effective nursing outcomes.

This model contrasts with other approaches where tasks may be distributed among multiple nurses or where nurses rotate between different patients, which can complicate the continuity of care and patient-nurse relationships. The emphasis in case method nursing on having a single nurse accountable for an individual patient ensures that care is streamlined and focused, which can lead to better patient satisfaction and improved health results.