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ea0028p159 | Nursing practise | SFEBES2012

Evaluation of a nurse-led telephone consultation service for adults with Hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease

Breen Louise , Powrie Jake , Kariyawasam Dulmini , Betal Dipannita , Carroll Paul

Hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease (GD) is traditionally managed in the secondary care ambulatory setting. Conventionally patients are required to attend for regular review at 4–12 weekly intervals, presenting practical difficulties for many adults. Nurse-led Telephone Consultations are gaining momentum in the care of long-term conditions. This Service Development Project (SDP) addressed whether or not a specialist nurse delivered telephone consultation could be ...