Application of the Synergy Model with the Surgical Care of Smokers

Graham-Garcia, Judy; George-Gay, Beverly; Heater, Douglas Winston; Butts, Abigail; Heath, Janie

doi:10.1016/j.ccell.2005.10.003

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“…A case study reported that the implementation of the Synergy Model for managing a patient with chronic heart failure was pivotal to achieve the success of the treatment (Hardin & Hussey 2003). Finally, the Synergy Model was also implemented in a surgical setting (Graham-Garcia et al 2006), in a haematology unit (Amenudzie et al 2017), and within a tertiary care healthcare context among general adult and paediatric patients (Brewer et al 2007).…”

Section: Experiences From the Fieldmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the case study of Hardin and Hussey, nurse practitioners were observed to achieve significant impacts on health-related outcomes of chronic patients, addressing the challenges of the care delivery using Synergy Model as guidance for promoting healthy lifestyles; this was associated with improved quality of life of chronic patients (Hardin & Hussey 2003). In another study, Graham-Garcia and colleagues highlighted that the optimization of their patients' resource availability using the Synergy Model was fundamental to increase patient's knowledge and successful smoking cessation, minimizing potential smoking-related complications (Graham-Garcia et al 2006). Furthermore, Freyling and colleagues reported improved patient-related outcomes as per the domain vulnerability of Iraqi patients, which were associated with an improved nursing competence referred to advocacy and the moral agency of nurses (Freyling et al 2008).…”

Section: Patient-related Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The state of the evidence about the Synergy Model for patient care

Nania

Barello

Caruso

et al. 2020

International Nursing Review

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Aim: To systematically and critically summarize the state of the evidence about the Synergy Model and its utilization in nursing practice. Background: The Synergy Model emphasizes the importance of alignment between patient needs and nurse competencies in achieving adequate patient-and nurse-related outcomes. It is a relatively new patient-centred care model developed at the end of the 1990s. Introduction: Despite the Synergy Model's potential to support patient-centred care, its practical application is still mainly limited. Thus far, literature about the Synergy Model has not yet been synthesized, undermining its broader utilization globally. Methods: A systematic search was performed on the following databases: PubMed, CINAHL and Scopus. The authors used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement and checklist to guide the systematic search; 26 papers were included in this study. A critical interpretative synthesis was adopted to summarize the data extracted from the included papers. Results: Five interpretative themes emerged: conceptualization, experiences from the field, nursing education, patient-related outcomes and system-related outcomes. Synergy Model shows a precise theoretical definition, and it was implemented in multiple clinical settings, mainly in critical care contexts. It seems to have a positive influence on patient-related, nurse-related and system-related outcomes. Discussion: Synergy Model seems to be positively associated with specific susceptible outcomes, such as patient satisfaction, reduction of patient's complications, staff satisfaction, empowerment, and engagement of patients and healthcare providers. However, the level of evidence is still limited. Conclusion: Future international research should demonstrate the feasibility of implementing the Synergy Model at an international level. More empirical research is needed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the model on susceptible outcomes. Implications for nursing and health policy: This systematic review could support further development of international programmes based on the Synergy Model. The Synergy Model's implementation has the potential to optimize nursing competencies, patient-and nurse-related outcomes.

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Section: Experiences From the Fieldmentioning

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Section: Patient-related Outcomesmentioning

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The state of the evidence about the Synergy Model for patient care

Nania

Barello

Caruso

et al. 2020

International Nursing Review

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“…Therefore, the synergy is given by the balance between patient characteristics and nursing competencies. Historically, the Synergy Model for Patient Care has been used in various settings, from inpatient care to military contexts [19,[25][26][27].…”

Section: The Aacn Synergy Model For Patient Carementioning

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Does the Synergy Model Implementation Improve the Transition from In-Hospital to Primary Care? The Experience from an Italian Cardiac Surgery Unit, Perspectives, and Future Implications

Dellafiore

Caruso

Nania

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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The demand for care services in the healthcare system has changed and is triggering a smooth transition from in-hospital to primary care. In this regard, patient-centered-care models of care delivery might provide a framework to follow patients’ journeys throughout their transition between different levels of care. Accordingly, an Italian research group at a cardiac hospital in Northern Italy implemented the Synergy Model in a Cardiac Surgery Unit, a patient-centered-care model, and is using the framework of the model to guide a smooth transition of patients towards rehabilitation and primary care after their hospitalization. This discursive paper is focused on the experience, perspectives, and future implications of adopting the Synergy Model to facilitate the transition from in-hospital to primary care. The presented experience and discussion might be helpful to the international debate regarding the strategies to boost a smooth transition from in-hospital to primary care.

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“…According to the AACN, “Synergy results when the needs and characteristics of a patient, clinical unit, or system are matched with a nurse’s competencies.” 5 Historically, the Synergy Model for Patient Care has been used in a wide variety of settings from inpatient care to the military. 22–24 …”

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Adaptation of the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care to Critical Care Transport

Swickard

Reimer

et al. 2014

Critical Care Nurse

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Today’s health care delivery system relies heavily on interhospital transfer of patients who require higher levels of care. Although numerous tools and algorithms have been used for the prehospital determination of mode of transport, no tool for the transfer of patients between hospitals has been widely accepted. Typically, the interfacility transport decision is left to the discretion of the referring provider, who may or may not be aware of the level of care provided or the means of transport available. A need exists to determine the appropriate level of care required to meet the needs of patients during transport. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Synergy Model for Patient Care is a patient-centered model that focuses on optimizing patient care by matching the characteristics of the patient with the competencies of the nurse. This model shows significant promise in providing the theoretical backing to guide the decision on the level of care necessary to complete interfacility transfers safely and effectively. This article describes a new tool inspired by the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care to determine the appropriate level of care required for interfacility transport.

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Application of the Synergy Model with the Surgical Care of Smokers

Cited by 3 publications

References 16 publications

The state of the evidence about the Synergy Model for patient care

The state of the evidence about the Synergy Model for patient care

Does the Synergy Model Implementation Improve the Transition from In-Hospital to Primary Care? The Experience from an Italian Cardiac Surgery Unit, Perspectives, and Future Implications

Adaptation of the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care to Critical Care Transport

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