BRIEFING: The Buurtzorg Nederland (home care provider) Model
25 April 2016
This briefing looks at the
successes of the Buurtzorg model, while also identifying some of the challenges
which would need to be addressed if the UK were ever to adopt a similar system
approach. The content and analysis have been updated to reflect developments
taking place across the UK with regards to piloting Buurtzorg, as well as the
growth of RCN about how the model works.
Founded in the Netherlands in
2006/07, Buurtzorg is a unique district nursing system which has garnered
international acclaim for being entirely nurse-led and cost effective. The
latter point has sparked particular interest in the UK where meeting the needs
of an ageing population in a cost effective way is a key challenge. The RCN
welcomes the remarkable success of the Buurtzorg model. Its demonstration of
nursing capability and self-management in delivering ever better patient care
is a great boost to the profession's morale, both in the UK and
internationally. The RCN hopes that by learning from Buurtzorg's approach, the
critical process of nurse-led innovation for patients – which was so important
in forging Buurtzorg in the first place – can be strengthened in the UK.
For further information, please contact christian.beaumont@rcn.org.uk
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