What question did this study set out to answer?

To determine the effectiveness of nurse-managed protocols for outpatient management of chronic conditions in adults.

Effects of Nurse-Managed Protocols in the Outpatient Management of Adults With Chronic Conditions

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Randomized trial shows improved health outcomes in adults with chronic conditions, suggesting effective team-based care models.

To determine the effectiveness of nurse-managed protocols for outpatient management of chronic conditions in adults.
Systematic review of studies from 1980 to 2014 evaluating nurse-managed protocols in outpatient settings.
Included 18 studies with registered nurses titrating medications based on protocols.
Data were extracted and quality assessed by independent reviewers.
Hemoglobin A1c level decreased by 0.4% (95% CI, 0.1% to 0.7%, n=8).
Systolic blood pressure decreased by 3.68 mm Hg (CI, 1.05 to 6.31 mm Hg, n=12).
Total cholesterol level decreased by 0.24 mmol/L (9.37 mg/dL) (n=9).

Shaw et al. (2014) studied this question.

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