Cost-Effectiveness of Advanced Practice Nurses Compared to Physician-Led Care for Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review

Nurs Econ. 2019 Nov-Dec;37(6):293-305.

Abstract

Globally, advanced practice nurses (APNs) provide high-quality chronic disease care to patients, yet the cost-effectiveness of their services is minimally explored. This review aims to determine the cost-effectiveness of chronic disease care provided by APNs compared to physicians globally.