Tuesday 9 May 2017

Buurtzorg: the Dutch model of neighbourhood care that is going global

Buurtzorg: the Dutch model of neighbourhood care that is going global Innovative nursing model cuts bureaucracy and gives nurses more freedom and time with clients

The Dutch may be renowned for tulips and Edam cheese, but these days it’s their innovative district nursing and homecare model that is exciting global interest. Buurtzorg, which translates as “neighbourhood care”, is seen by its many enthusiasts as a key part of the solution to challenges facing healthcare systems across the world.

From Aberdeen to Shanghai, the Buurtzorg approach is being seized on by policy-makers as a means of enabling people with care needs to live independently with much less formal support. Potential cost savings of up to 40% have been calculated. Continue reading... The Guardian

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