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Byrne AL, Brown J, Willis E, Baldwin A, Harvey C. Nurse Navigators - Champions of the National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework: A solution. Aust J Rural Health 2024; 32:475-487. [PMID: 38506495 DOI: 10.1111/ajr.13107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Nurse Navigators were introduced in Queensland, Australia, in 2016. Nurse Navigators coordinate person-centred care, create partnerships, improve care coordination and outcomes and facilitate system improvement, independently of hospital or community models. They navigate across all aspects of hospital and social services, liaising, negotiating and connecting care as needed. People stay with Nurse Navigators for as long as required, though the intent is to transition them from high-care needs to self-management. Nurse Navigators are a working model in rural and remote areas of Queensland. OBJECTIVE To describe where the rural and remote Nurse Navigator position fits within the Rural Remote Nursing Generalist Framework and to define the depth and breadth of the rural and remote Nurse Navigator's scope of practice. DESIGN Using template analysis, data from focus groups and interviews were analysed against the domains of the recently released National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework. Navigators working in rural and remote areas across Queensland Health were invited to an interview (n = 4) or focus group (n = 9), conducted between October 2019 and August 2020. FINDINGS Rural and remote Nurse Navigators are proficient in all domains of the framework and actively champion for their patients, carers and the communities where they live and work. DISCUSSION This research demonstrates that rural and remote Nurse Navigators are a working model of advanced nursing practice, acting as 'champions' of The Framework. CONCLUSION The Nurse Navigator model of care introduced to Queensland exemplifies proficient registered nurse practice to the full extent of their knowledge and skill.
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- Amy-Louise Byrne
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Curtin School of Nursing, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
- College of Nursing and Health Science, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Massey University, Albany, New Zealand
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Wiggins D, Downie A, Engel R, Grace S, Brown BT. Factors that influence the scope of practice of the chiropractic profession in Australia: a thematic analysis. Chiropr Man Therap 2024; 32:18. [PMID: 38802926 PMCID: PMC11131270 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-024-00535-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024] Open
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Scope of practice has been defined as the activities that an individual health care practitioner is allowed to undertake within a specific profession. The chiropractic profession in Australia does not currently have a documented scope of practice. Informed discussions around scope of practice are hampered by a paucity of literature in this area. Acknowledging this void in the literature, we chose to investigate the factors that influence scope of practice of the chiropractic profession. A knowledge of the factors will facilitate discussion on the topic and help the profession to work towards establishing a scope of practice.Aim The aim of this study was to identify the factors that influence scope of practice of chiropractic in Australia from the perspective of 4 stakeholder groups within the profession.Methods This study employed semi-structured, online-interviews. Open-ended questions, guided by a flexible interview protocol, and augmented by supplemental questions, probes and comments, were used to gather data on the research question. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.Results Six factors that influenced scope of practice of chiropractic were identified in this study: education, evidence (research-derived and practice-based), political influence, community expectations, entrepreneurial business models, and geographical location.Conclusion Knowledge of the factors that influence scope of practice of chiropractic in Australia is important for establishing a scope of practice for the profession. This knowledge is also of value to a range of stakeholders including patients, health care providers (within and outside the profession), professional associations, and policymakers.
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- Desmond Wiggins
- Department of Chiropractic, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
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- Department of Chiropractic, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Chiropractic, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia
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- Department of Chiropractic, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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Team L, Bloomer MJ, Redley B. Nurses' roles and responsibilities in cardiac advanced life support: A single-site eDelphi study. Nurs Crit Care 2024; 29:466-476. [PMID: 36938931 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nurses are often the first responders to in-hospital cardiac arrest in postoperative cardiac surgical patients. Poor clarity about role expectations and responsibilities can hinder nurses' performance during cardiac advanced life support (CALS) procedures. AIM To seek expert consensus on nurses' roles and responsibilities in CALS for patients in postoperative cardiac surgical patients. STUDY DESIGN A two-round modified eDelphi survey. Delphi items were informed by guideline literature, an audit of resuscitation records and expert interviews. Panellists, drawn from a single site of a large tertiary health service in metropolitan Melbourne, included nurses, doctors and surgeons familiar with the management of cardiac arrest in post-operative cardiac surgical patients. RESULTS The two rounds of the modified eDelphi generated 55 responses. A consensus of >80% agreement was reached for 24 of the 41 statements in Round 2. All items related to nurses' roles and responsibilities during nurses pre- and post-arrest phases reached consensus. In contrast, only 29% (n = 4/14) of items related to peri-arrest, and 36% of those related to nurse scope of practise in CALS arrest (n = 4/11) reached consensus. CONCLUSION The study's aim was only partially achieved. Findings indicate high agreement about nurses' roles and responsibilities before and immediately after a cardiac arrest, but limited clarity about nurses' roles when implementing the CALS protocol, such as resternotomy and internal cardiac massage. There is an urgent need to address uncertainty about nurses' roles and scope of practice in CALS, which is essential to the recognition of nurses' contribution to the cardiac specialty workforce. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTISE Uncertainty about nurses 'roles and responsibilities when implementing the CALS protocol may hinder their performance to their full scope of practice, leading to poor patient outcomes.
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- Lydia Team
- Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Intensive Care Unit, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Health, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
- Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research-Monash Health Partnership, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Hamadi AA, Aboshaiqah AE, Alanazi NH. Actual Scope of Nursing Practice in Saudi Ministry of Health Hospitals. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:785. [PMID: 38610207 PMCID: PMC11011760 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12070785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Articulating a clear scope of practice for all nursing categories is essential for improving patient safety, quality of care, and nurse retention. However, this is not the case in many countries, including Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to analyze the actual scope of practice for nursing staff in Saudi Ministry of Health hospitals. METHODS The study used a cross-sectional exploratory design. The sampling method used in the study was the quota sampling technique. The scale utilized in this study was the Actual Scope of Practice (ASCOP) scale. Data were collected in March 2021 through an electronic form questionnaire completed by 286 nurses in two hospitals in Al-Hasa province in Saudi Arabia. RESULTS The overall mean score for ASCOP was 4.64 out of 6. When participants were grouped according to select characteristics (various nursing staff categories, educational levels, years of experience, nationality, gender, and type of work setting), the results revealed no statistically significant differences in overall ASCOP mean scores, except for gender and nationality. CONCLUSIONS The overall mean scores of nursing activities performed in practice do not significantly differ across nurses with different professional categories (health assistant, nursing technician, nursing specialist, and senior nursing specialist), indicating no clear scope of practice for each nursing category, in turn leading to role overlap among them in practice. The current study's findings can guide decision-makers to develop a clear scope of practice for nurses. The findings should also urge the decision-makers to reevaluate the usefulness of having multiple professional categories of nurses who are allowed to carry out almost the same job duties.
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- Ahmed A. Hamadi
- Nursing Services Department, Oyun City Hospital, Alahsa Health Cluster, Alahsa 14889, Saudi Arabia;
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- Nursing Administration and Education Department, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia;
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- Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia
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Beks H, Clayden S, Versace VL. Translating aspects of The National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework 2023-2027 into practice: opportunities and considerations. AUST HEALTH REV 2023; 47:626-628. [PMID: 37574253 DOI: 10.1071/ah23098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Reforms that grow the capabilities of the health workforce are critical to improving outcomes for populations residing in rural and remote areas of Australia. Nurses are central to improving the accessibility of health care for populations in these areas. The Australian Government's recent release of The National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework 2023-2027 is timely for identifying opportunities to strengthen the rural and remote nursing workforce. Further consideration of how the nursing workforce can be supported to translate aspects of the framework into practice is required. To achieve this, it is necessary to identify strategies to support registered nurses to develop capabilities stipulated within the framework. A logical vehicle for this translation is through the continued support of the Australian Government's Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training program, which includes an established network of 19 University Departments of Rural Health. Leveraging from this national network that is geographically expansive and has a long-term strategic impetus for growing the rural and remote nursing workforce, provides an opportunity for translating aspects of the framework at a national scale.
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- H Beks
- Deakin Rural Health, School of Medicine, Warrnambool, Vic., Australia
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- Deakin Rural Health, School of Medicine, Warrnambool, Vic., Australia; and Specialist Physicians Clinic, South West Healthcare, Warrnambool, Vic., Australia
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- Deakin Rural Health, School of Medicine, Warrnambool, Vic., Australia
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Downie S, Walsh J, Kirk-Brown A, Haines TP. How can scope of practice be described and conceptualised in medical and health professions? A systematic review for scoping and content analysis. Int J Health Plann Manage 2023; 38:1184-1211. [PMID: 37434288 DOI: 10.1002/hpm.3678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The term scope of practice (SOP) refers to the limits of a health professional's knowledge, skills and experience and reflects all tasks and activities they undertake within the context of their professional role. Inconsistency in definitions of SOP contributes to uncertainty and confusion regarding professional practice boundaries and potentially impacts societal access to safe, effective and efficient healthcare options. The aim of this paper is to understand the conceptual diversity that may exist in terminology used to describe medical, nursing/midwifery and allied health SOP within an Australian practice context exemplar. METHODS A systematic review for scoping and content analysis of SOP definitions and concepts, involving inductive thematic analysis and synthesis of published and grey literature. RESULTS The initial search strategy yielded 11,863 hits, of which 379 were suitable for inclusion. Data coding identified various SOP terms and definitions and the emergence of six, conceptual elements underpinning the theoretical construct. These were subsequently proposed as a preliminary conceptual model ('Solar') to explain how the six conceptual elements may be applied across various professions, clinical settings and jurisdictions to better understand and address current and evolving SOP issues. CONCLUSION The findings of this study highlight limited consistency in SOP definitions and terminology within a single jurisdiction, and the conceptual complexity of the underlying theoretical construct. Further research is required to build on the proposed 'Solar' conceptual model and create a universal SOP definition across jurisdictions, to enhance understanding of the importance of SOP to workforce policy, clinical governance, service models and patient outcomes.
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- Sharon Downie
- Medical Workforce, The Royal Children's Hospital, Victoria, Australia
- Executive Health Management Program, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- Medical Workforce, The Royal Children's Hospital, Victoria, Australia
- Executive Health Management Program, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Management, Faculty of Business and Economics, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- Head of School, School of Primary and Allied Health Care & National Centre for Healthy Ageing, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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Ergin E, Karaarslan D, Şahan S, Bingöl Ü. Can artificial intelligence and robotic nurses replace operating room nurses? The quasi-experimental research. J Robot Surg 2023:10.1007/s11701-023-01592-0. [PMID: 37002463 PMCID: PMC10066009 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01592-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Operating room nurses, who have an important place in the professional healthcare team, should be able to use technology effectively and adapt to innovations. This study is expected to shed light on how effective the development of robotic technologies and artificial intelligence and their integration into operating room nursing will be in fulfilling the requirements of contemporary nursing philosophy. This study was designed as a single group pre- and post-test quasi-experimental study. The quasi-experimental (pretest-posttest) research design was utilized to conduct the study in a Training and Research Hospital in Western Turkey. The nurses (n = 35) working in the operating room of the aforementioned hospital were included in the study. In this study, we aimed to determine whether operating room nurses experienced anxiety due to the use of artificial intelligence and robotic nurses, and the effectiveness of the training given to them in order to raise their awareness. The following three tools were used for data collection: The Nurses' Descriptive Characteristics Form, Artificial Intelligence Knowledge Questionnaire, and Artificial Intelligence Anxiety Scale. Data extraction and analysis were performed in a narrative and tabular way. According to this study, the training given to the operating room nurses significantly increased their knowledge levels about artificial intelligence and robotic nurses, and increased their artificial intelligence- and robotic nurse-related anxiety significantly (p < 0.05). The participating operating room nurses experienced limitations regarding current information, training programs and learning opportunities on robotic surgery. We recommend that the operating room nurses should be provided with trainings on artificial intelligence technologies and robotic nurses, and that they should be enabled to use these information technologies regarding future technologies actively.
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Crevacore C, Jacob E, Coventry LL, Duffield C. Integrative review: Factors impacting effective delegation practices by registered nurses to assistants in nursing. J Adv Nurs 2023; 79:885-895. [PMID: 36062891 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To identify the evidence on factors that impact delegation practices by Registered Nurses to Assistants in Nursing in acute care hospitals. DESIGN An integrative review. DATA SOURCES Database searches were conducted between July 2011 and July 2021. REVIEW METHODS We used the 12-step approach by Kable and colleagues to document the search strategy. The (Whittemore & Knafl. 2005. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 52(5), 546-553) integrative review framework method was adopted and the methodological quality of the studies was assessed using Joanna Briggs critical appraisal instruments. RESULTS Nine studies were included. Delegation between the Registered Nurse and the Assistant in Nursing is a complex but critical leadership skill which is impacted by the Registered Nurse's understanding of the Assistant in Nursing's role, scope of practice and job description. Newly qualified nurses lacked the necessary leadership skills to delegate. Further education on delegation is required in pre-registration studies and during nurses' careers to ensure Registered Nurses are equipped with the skills and knowledge to delegate effectively. CONCLUSION With increasing numbers of Assistants in Nursing working in the acute care environment, it is essential that Registered Nurses are equipped with the appropriate leadership skills to ensure safe delegation practice.
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- Carol Crevacore
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University Joondalup, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia.,Centre for Research in Aged Care, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University Joondalup, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia.,Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University Joondalup, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia.,Centre for Research in Aged Care, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia.,Centre for Nursing Research, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University Joondalup, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia.,Centre for Research in Aged Care, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia.,University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Au ML, Tong LK, Li YY, Ng WI, Wang SC. Impact of scenario validity and group size on learning outcomes in high-fidelity simulation: A systematics review and meta-analysis. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2023; 121:105705. [PMID: 36599250 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the effects related to scenario validity and group size in high-fidelity simulation among undergraduate nursing students. DESIGN A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experiment. DATA SOURCES Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, Wangfang database, and Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure were searched from the start of each database to February 22, 2022. The references and citations lists were manually screened to find additional references. REVIEW METHODS Screening and quality assessment of the retrieved studies were conducted independently by two authors. Discussions with a third author sorted out any discrepancies between the two authors. Using meta-analysis procedures based on a random-effect model, outcome data were synthesized and standard mean difference was computed with a 95 % confidence interval. RESULTS Thirty-three studies were included. A total 4077 undergraduate nursing students were recruited, of which 2068 participated in experimental groups. High-fidelity simulation with scenario validity was better than high-fidelity simulation without scenario validity in cultivating undergraduate nursing students' knowledge (p = 0.03), and they were equivalent in improving students' skills (p = 0.75). Groups of six or fewer students in each high-fidelity simulation tend to be more effective at promoting knowledge (standard mean difference = 0.98) and skill (standard mean difference = 1.00), but the differences were not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS High-fidelity simulation with scenario validity and with less than six students in each group can be more effective in cultivating knowledge and skills among undergraduate nursing students. For high-fidelity simulation to be as effective as possible, nursing instructors should ensure scenario validity and limit the number of students in each group to under six.
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- Mio Leng Au
- Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Est. Repouso No. 35, R/C, Macao.
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- Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Est. Repouso No. 35, R/C, Macao.
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- Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Est. Repouso No. 35, R/C, Macao.
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- Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Est. Repouso No. 35, R/C, Macao.
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- Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Est. Repouso No. 35, R/C, Macao.
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Wiggins D, Downie A, Engel RM, Brown BT. Factors that influence scope of practice of the five largest health care professions in Australia: a scoping review. HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH 2022; 20:87. [PMID: 36564798 PMCID: PMC9786531 DOI: 10.1186/s12960-022-00783-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION A well-functioning health system delivers quality services to all people when and where they need them. To help navigate the complex realm of patient care, it is essential that health care professions have a thorough understanding of their scope of practice. However, a lack of uniformity regarding scope of practice across the regulated health professions in Australia currently exists. This has led to ambiguity about what comprises scope of practice in some health care professions in the region. OBJECTIVE The objective of this review was to explore the literature on the factors that influence scope of practice of the five largest health care professions in Australia. METHODS This study employed scoping review methodology to document the current state of the literature on factors that influence scope of practice of the five largest health care professions in Australia. The search was conducted using the following databases: AMED (Allied and Complementary Medicine Database), CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), Cochrane Library, EMBASE (Excerpta Medica Database), MANTIS (Manual, Alternative and Natural Therapy Index System), MEDLINE, PubMed, and SCOPUS. Additional data sources were searched from Google and ProQuest. RESULTS A total of 12 771 publications were identified from the literature search. Twenty-three documents fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were included in the final analysis. Eight factors were identified across three professions (nursing & midwifery, pharmacy and physiotherapy) that influenced scope of practice: education, competency, professional identity, role confusion, legislation and regulatory policies, organisational structures, financial factors, and professional and personal factors. CONCLUSION The results of this study will inform a range of stakeholders including the private and public arms of the healthcare system, educators, employers, funding bodies, policymakers and practitioners about the factors that influence scope of practice of health professions in Australia.
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- Desmond Wiggins
- Department of Chiropractic, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
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- Department of Chiropractic, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Chiropractic, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Chiropractic, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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Palliative Care Nursing in Australia and the Role of the Registered Nurse in Palliative Care. NURSING REPORTS 2022; 12:589-596. [PMID: 35997466 PMCID: PMC9397021 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep12030058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The registered nurse has crucial preventative, therapeutic, sociocultural, and advocacy roles in promoting quality holistic patient-centred palliative care. This paper examines, describes, and analyses this multifaceted role from an antipodean perspective. We conducted systematic searches using PubMed, Google Scholar, government guidelines, authoritative body regulations, quality control guidelines, and government portals pertaining to palliative care nursing in Australia. This paper relies upon the information garnered from publications, reports, and guidelines resulting from these searches and analyses. The fundamental principles and guiding values of palliative care (and nursing) and the raison d’etre for palliative care as a discipline are underscored and expanded on. Australian Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) pertaining to palliative end-of-life (EOL) nursing care and associated services are discussed. The relevant NMBA nursing standards that RNs need to have to administer opioids/narcotics in palliative care are summarised. The identification of patients who need EOL care, holistic person-centred care planning for them, and consultative multidisciplinary palliative clinical decision making are discussed in the palliative care context. Several components of advance care planning apropos health deterioration and conflicts are discussed. Several aspects of EOL care, especially palliative nursing care, are analysed using research evidence, established nursing and palliative care standards, and the Australian EOL CPGs.
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Stolic S, Ng L, Southern J, Sheridan G. Medication errors by nursing students on clinical practice: An integrative review. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2022; 112:105325. [PMID: 35339836 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Medication errors are a serious concern and often due to multiple factors. The largest workforce in healthcare are nurses. Nurses play a major role in medication management especially in medication administration. To become proficient in safe medication administration undergraduate nurses, need to be provided with adequate training in clinical settings. Aim This integrative review aims to identify literature that reports medication errors including prevalence, types, causes and barriers of reporting whilst nursing students are on clinical placement. METHODS A review was conducted of five electronic databases to identify original empirical research published between 2007 and 2021. An integrative review method using Strengthening the Report of Observational Studies in Epidemiology guidelines was used to direct this review. FINDINGS The initial search yielded 1574 articles. A total of six full text articles met the eligibility criteria were reviewed. The prevalence of medication errors made by nursing students on clinical placement was 6-1.1%. Causes were due to student, education and environmental factors. Types of errors medication calculations, incorrect name of patient, wrong medication and omission of medication administration. DISCUSSION This review confirms previous studies with 10-5% of all errors by nurses are medication errors in hospitals. Strategies to improve medication administration are increasing staffing, communication, education and supervision of students. CONCLUSION Medication administration is a multifactorial process that involves medication skills. Closer supervision, improved education on technology and consistency is required in number of rights of medication administration.
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- Snezana Stolic
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Health, University of Southern Queensland, Salisbury Road, Ipswich 4305, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Health, University of Southern Queensland, Salisbury Road, Ipswich 4305, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Health, University of Southern Queensland, Salisbury Road, Ipswich 4305, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Health, University of Southern Queensland, Salisbury Road, Ipswich 4305, Australia
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Scope of Nursing Practice as Perceived by Nurses Working in Saudi Arabia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19074220. [PMID: 35409898 PMCID: PMC8998653 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19074220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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The absence of scope of practice guidelines may lead to role ambiguity and legal consequences in nursing practice. This study measures the scope of practice of nurses in Saudi Arabia. The study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional design using an electronic version of the Arabic Actual Scope of Nursing Practice (A-ASCOP) questionnaire among 928 nurses. Descriptive analysis was followed by a t-test and an analysis of variance (ANOVA). Significance was assured through the Bonferroni test; the effect size was measured through partial η2 when appropriate. The A-ASCOP mean score of each dimension ranged from 4.29 to 4.72 (overall mean = 4.59). Significant overall ASCOP score variations were evident, with higher ASCOP among expatriate nurses, females, Hospital Operation Program (HOP) nurses, and nurses with postgraduate qualifications. Partial η2 showed a small effect of <0.016. Low-complexity nursing tasks showed insignificant differences no matter the nurse’s position, but were less practiced by Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and advanced-degree nurses than by those with a diploma education. High complexity of ASCOP was practiced significantly more often by postgraduate-prepared nurses than by diploma-educated nurses. The study showed that there is a range of variation in nursing practice, but that the lack of internal regulations (nursing scope of practice) has no effect on nursing duties. In a country such as Saudi Arabia, where massive national improvement initiatives are frequent, clearly defining the scope of practice for nurses is essential and needs to be done through government mandates. Further studies are essential to define what the scope of practice should include.
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Déry J, Paquet M, Boyer L, Dubois S, Lavigne G, Lavoie-Tremblay M. Optimizing nurses' enacted scope of practice to its full potential as an integrated strategy for the continuous improvement of clinical performance: A multicentre descriptive analysis. J Nurs Manag 2021; 30:205-213. [PMID: 34532901 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM This study aims at better understanding the relationships between nurses' enacted scope of practice, work environment and work satisfaction, missed care, and organizational indicators of performance. BACKGROUND The enacted scope of practice model describes the determinants and consequences of the actual enactment of the nursing scope of practice. METHOD A correlational design was used to investigate nurses' enacted scope of practice in five Canadian healthcare centres. RESULTS Suboptimal enacted scope of practice were found in the current sample. Significant positive correlations were found between the total enacted scope of practice score, use of qualification, control over tasks, decisional latitude and psychological demand as well as role ambiguity. Moreover, a higher enacted scope of practice was correlated with lower organizational indicators of short-term absenteeism. CONCLUSION Results suggest an insufficient deployment of nurses' enacted scope of practice, likely caused by some job characteristics, leading to lower work satisfaction and negative patients and organizational outcomes. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Optimizing nurses' enacted scope of practice would be a significant integrated strategy for improving organizational performance, patient care and nurses' satisfaction and well-being. Nurses and frontline managers must be involved in the decision-making process necessary to improve nurses' enacted scope of practice.
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- Johanne Déry
- Faculty of Nursing, University of Montreal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of psychology, University of Montreal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Montreal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Montreal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Montreal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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Watson SM, Ferrillo H, Goncalves SA, Clark-Burg K. Understanding clinical leadership behaviors in practice to inform baccalaureate nursing curriculum: a comparative study between the United States and Australia novice nurses. Int J Nurs Educ Scholarsh 2021; 18:ijnes-2021-0021. [PMID: 34228909 DOI: 10.1515/ijnes-2021-0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES While the nursing profession recognizes the importance of leadership behaviors, limited evidence exists on essential clinical leadership behaviors that nursing students should exhibit upon graduation. The purpose of this study was to determine if there were common leadership behaviors exhibited by recently graduated baccalaureate clinical staff nurses in the United States and Australia. METHODS A quantitative descriptive study with a comparative design was conducted using The Clinical Leadership Survey. RESULTS Similar clinical leadership behaviors were reported by nurses from the two countries though there was a statistically significant difference in the overall frequency of behaviors between the two groups. Behaviors in the 'challenging the process' domain were less commonly practiced in both countries, identifying a clinical gap and opportunity for student development. CONCLUSIONS This study identifies the central behaviors that should be included in baccalaureate nursing education curriculum in order to prepare students for successful transition into practice.
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- Sherylyn M Watson
- Davis & Henley College of Nursing, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, USA
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- Davis & Henley College of Nursing, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, USA
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- Davis & Henley College of Nursing, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, USA
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, WA, Australia
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Hamilton H, Dale S, McElduff B, Craig LE, Fasugba O, McInnes E, Alexandrov AW, Cadilhac DA, Lightbody E, Watkins DC, Middleton S. The role of stroke nurses in thrombolysis administration in Australia and the United Kingdom: A cross-sectional survey of current practice. J Clin Nurs 2021; 31:158-166. [PMID: 34075640 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The role of stroke nurses in patient selection and administration of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) for acute ischaemic stroke is evolving. OBJECTIVES To compare differences in stroke nurses' practices related to rt-PA administration in Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) and to examine whether these differences influence rt-PA treatment rates. METHODS A cross-sectional, self-administered questionnaire administered to a lead stroke clinician from hospitals known to provide rt-PA for acute ischaemic stroke. Chi-square tests were used to analyse between-country differences in ten pre-specified rt-PA practices. Non-parametric equality of medians test was used to assess within-country differences for likelihood of undertaking practices and association with rt-PA treatment rates. Reporting followed STROBE checklist. RESULTS Response rate 68%; (Australia: 74% [n = 63/85]; UK: 65% [n = 93/144]). There were significant differences between countries for 7/10 practices. UK nurses were more likely to: request CT scan; screen patient for rt-PA suitability; gain informed consent; use telemedicine to assess, diagnose or treat; assist in the decision for rt-PA with Emergency Department physician or neurologist; and undergo training in rt-PA administration. Reported median hospital rt-PA treatment rates were 12% in the UK and 7.8% in Australia: (7.8%). In Australia, there was an association between higher treatment rates and nurses involvement in 5/10 practices; read and interpret CT scans; screen patient for rt-PA suitability; gain informed consent; assess suitability for rt-PA with neurologist/stroke physician; undergo training in rt-PA administration. There was no relationship between UK treatment rates and likelihood of a stroke nurse to undertake any of the ten rt-PA practices. CONCLUSION Stroke nurses' active role in rt-PA administration can improve rt-PA treatment rates. Models of care that broaden stroke nurses' scope of practice to maximise rt-PA treatment rates for ischaemic stroke patients are needed. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE This study demonstrates that UK and Australian nurses play an important role in thrombolysis practices; however, they are underused. Formalising and extending the role of stroke nurses in rt-PA administration could potentially increase thrombolysis rates with clinical benefits for patients.
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- Helen Hamilton
- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- College of Nursing, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Stroke and Ageing Research, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia.,Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Care, University of Central Lancashire, Lancashire, UK
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- Nursing Research Institute, St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Australian Catholic University, North Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Kenny A, Dickson-Swift V, DeVecchi N, Phillips C, Hodge B, Masood Y. Evaluation of a rural undergraduate nursing student employment model. Collegian 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2020.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Feringa MM, de Swardt HC, Havenga Y. Registered nurses' knowledge, attitude and practice regarding their scope of practice in Botswana. Health SA 2020; 25:1415. [PMID: 33240532 PMCID: PMC7669984 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v25i0.1415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The articulation of the scope of practice in nursing is important to provide boundaries for registered nurses in which to practice. Registered nurses in Botswana have frequently experienced challenges and raised concerns with their scope of practice. Research related to registered nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding their scope of practice appears to be limited in the African context, particularly in Botswana. AIM The aim of this study was to develop guidelines for professional nurses to explore and describe registered nurses' knowledge, attitude and practice regarding their scope of practice in Botswana. METHODS A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was employed using a three-tier sampling approach to ensure a representative sample of various settings, health facilities and nurses. For the purpose of this article, the data from the qualitative component are reported. Thirty registered nurses, working in the public health sector in Botswana, participated in semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis. FINDINGS Data analysis revealed that registered nurses' scope of their knowledge was lacking. Registered nurses' attitudes were reflected in the adaptation process to expanded practice, as demonstrated through emotive aspects, adjustments to practice beyond scope and the learning of new skills considered beyond scope. Participants reported implementing many skills deemed beyond their scope, whilst their motive to do so included their experience of a lack of control over practice, lack of resources or they were doing so out of consideration for the patient. Guidance in terms of their scope was found to be inadequate. CONCLUSION As in other resource-limited countries in Africa, registered nurses in Botswana experience challenges with their scope of practice. Inadequate boundaries may result in compromised nursing care and may have detrimental consequences for both the patient and the nurse.
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- Maria M. Feringa
- Adelaide Tambo School of Nursing Science, Faculty of Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Adelaide Tambo School of Nursing Science, Faculty of Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Adelaide Tambo School of Nursing Science, Faculty of Science, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
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Cheung J, West S, Boughton M. The Frontline Nurse's Experience of Nursing Outlier Patients. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17145232. [PMID: 32698431 PMCID: PMC7400079 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17145232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The frontline nurses' experience of nursing with overstretched resources in acute care setting can affect their health and well-being. Little is known about the experience of registered nurses faced with the care of a patient outside their area of expertise. The aim of this paper is to explore the phenomenon of nursing the outlier patient, when patients are nursed in a ward that is not specifically developed to deal with the major clinical diagnosis involved (e.g., renal patient in gynecology ward). Using a hermeneutic phenomenological approach, eleven individual face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted with registered nurses in New South Wales, Australia. The study identified that each nurse had a specialty construct developed from nursing in a specialized environment. Each nurse had normalized the experience of specialty nursing and had developed a way of thinking and practicing theorized as a "care ladder". By grouping and analyzing various "care ladders" together, the nursing capacities common to nurses formed the phenomenological orientation, namely "the composite care ladder". Compared to nursing specialty-appropriate patients, nursing the outlier patient caused disruption of the care ladder, with some nurses becoming less capable as they were nursing the outlier patient. Nursing the outlier patient disrupted the nurses' normalized constructs of nursing. This study suggests that nursing patients in specialty-appropriate wards will improve patient outcomes and reduce impacts on the nurses' morale.
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- Jasmine Cheung
- School of Nursing, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong, China
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- Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (S.W.); (M.B.)
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- Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; (S.W.); (M.B.)
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Swanson M, Wong ST, Martin‐Misener R, Browne AJ. The role of registered nurses in primary care and public health collaboration: A scoping review. Nurs Open 2020; 7:1197-1207. [PMID: 32587740 PMCID: PMC7308712 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Aim The purpose of this work was to examine the roles of Registered Nurses (RNs) in primary care (PC) and public health (PH) collaboration. Additionally, we aimed to explore whether the current scope of practice for RNs is adequate to support their roles in PC/PH collaboration. Design A scoping review of current literature relating to the RN's role in PC/PH collaboration was conducted using the PRISMA 2009 checklist. Methods The review used key terms: primary care, public health, collaboration, nursing and nurse role across six electronic databases; 23 articles that were included in the final review were published over a 7-year span. Results Four key RN roles relating to PC/PH collaboration were identified: relationship builder, outreach professional, programme facilitator and care coordinator. RNs supported transitions in chronic disease, communicable disease care and maternity care at various healthcare system levels including systemic, organizational, intrapersonal and interpersonal levels.
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- Monica Swanson
- School of NursingUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverBCCanada
- Present address:
North Island CollegeCourtenayBCCanada
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- School of Nursing and Centre for Health Services and Policy ResearchUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverBCCanada
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Boman E, Levy‐Malmberg R, Fagerström L. Differences and similarities in scope of practice between registered nurses and nurse specialists in emergency care: an interview study. Scand J Caring Sci 2019; 34:492-500. [DOI: 10.1111/scs.12753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Erika Boman
- Department of Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Social Sciences University of South‐Eastern Norway Drammen Norway
- Department of Nursing Åland University of Applied Sciences Mariehamn Finland
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- Department of Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Social Sciences University of South‐Eastern Norway Drammen Norway
- Department of Health Care Novia University of Applied Sciences Vaasa Finland
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- Department of Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Social Sciences University of South‐Eastern Norway Drammen Norway
- Department of Caring Science Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies Åbo Akademi University Vaasa Finland
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Birks M, Davis J, Smithson J, Lindsay D. Enablers and Barriers to Registered Nurses Expanding Their Scope of Practice in Australia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Policy Polit Nurs Pract 2019; 20:145-152. [PMID: 31390303 DOI: 10.1177/1527154419864176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A number of resources exist to assist registered nurses in Australia to determine their scope of practice; however, the ability of a professional nurse to expand his or her practice is highly context dependent. This article reports on barriers and enablers to expanding scope of practice, as identified by registered nurses across Australia. A cross-sectional survey administered online in 2016 returned 1,205 useable submissions. Results indicated that nurses wishing to expand their practice felt supported to do so by nursing colleagues and were aware of professional and regulatory documents relating to expanding scope of practice. Less support for this process was evident from other health professionals or employers. Respondents also indicated that they were motivated to expand their scope by professional satisfaction, potential for career advancement, and the desire to meet health service user's needs. The majority of respondents identified barriers to expanding scope of practice, including lack of remuneration and the absence of supportive guidelines. Respondents in the early stage of their careers were more likely to perceive organizational support for expanding their scope of practice. When required to expand their role, the majority of respondents indicated that they had undertaken additional training or accessed various resources to guide them in this process. Barriers to expanding nursing scope of practice can result in underutilization of the one of the greatest resources in the health care system. This article identifies a number of strategies that can facilitate role expansion to ensure that nursing continues to make a significant contribution to positive health service outcomes in Australia.
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- Melanie Birks
- Nursing and Midwifery, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Science, Engineering and Health, Latrobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Nursing and Midwifery, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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Chun Tie Y, Birks M, Francis K. Playing the game: A grounded theory of the integration of international nurses. Collegian 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2018.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Penz KL, Stewart NJ, Karunanayake CP, Kosteniuk JG, MacLeod MLP. Competence and confidence in rural and remote nursing practice: A structural equation modelling analysis of national data. J Clin Nurs 2019; 28:1664-1679. [DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Revised: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Kelly L. Penz
- College of Nursing University of Saskatchewan Regina Saskatchewan Canada
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- College of Nursing University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada
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- Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada
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- Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada
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- School of Nursing University of Northern British Columbia Prince George British Columbia Canada
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Younan L, Clinton M, Fares S, Samaha H. A Descriptive Study of the Composition and Scope of Practice of Nursing Staff in Acute Care Hospitals of Lebanon. JOURNAL OF NURSING REGULATION 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s2155-8256(19)30014-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Birks M, Smithson J, Lindsay D, Davis J. How registered nurses determine their scope of practice: a cross-sectional study. Contemp Nurse 2018; 54:578-591. [PMID: 30215299 DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2018.1520605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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In respect of professional nursing, the term scope of practice is regularly used, yet is often poorly defined both in Australia and internationally. This study explores the determinants of scope of practice from a national sample of Australian registered nurses using an online survey (Scope-QAu). This paper reports on two parts of a large cross-sectional survey wherein 1231 registered nurses in Australia provided data on how they determined their scope of practice. Scope of practice in the Australian nursing context is influenced by a range of professional publications, guidelines and standards, as well as professional peers and one's own judgement. Findings reveal that few demographic characteristics predicted the way nurses determined their own scope of practice. Nurses commonly relied upon three professional publications, peers and line managers, to establish their individual scope of practice. Impact statement: Registered nurses do not rely solely on professional guidelines or regulatory frameworks when determining their scope of practice.
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- Melanie Birks
- a College of Healthcare Sciences , James Cook University , Townsville , QLD , Australia
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- a College of Healthcare Sciences , James Cook University , Townsville , QLD , Australia
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- b College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences , James Cook University , Townsville , QLD , Australia
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- a College of Healthcare Sciences , James Cook University , Townsville , QLD , Australia
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A Qualitative Study of Specialized Clinical Nurses' Perceptions of Good Care in Practice. CLIN NURSE SPEC 2018; 32:260-267. [PMID: 30095525 DOI: 10.1097/nur.0000000000000398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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PURPOSE/AIMS The aim of this study was to explore specialized clinical nurses' (SCNs') perceptions of "good care" through descriptions of actual care experiences. DESIGN We used a qualitative design with a conventional content analysis approach. METHODS We conducted semistructured interviews with 24 SCNs. These nurses have passed specialized clinical courses, are master's or bachelor's degree prepared, have additional course work beyond the bachelor degree, and practice with an expanded scope of responsibility. The participants were purposively sampled from general and specialty hospitals, and 6 field notes were collected. RESULTS We identified 3 overarching themes to classify the findings: patient-centered care, knowledge-based care, and skillful practice. Participants regarded these 3 components as interdependent and related, which we conceptualize as 3 sides of an equilateral triangle termed the Good Care Triangle. CONCLUSIONS The Good Care Triangle provides a heuristic approach to consider professional standards from the perspectives of SCNs and provides needed insight into SCNs' perspectives on the fundamental yet underexplored concept of good care. Clinical leaders can consider how the 3 themes identified are reflected and enacted in the care practices of SCNs. Future research could examine the utility of the Good Care Triangle in guiding nursing education and evaluating SCNs' perspectives of the care that they are providing.
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McKittrick R, McKenzie R. A narrative review and synthesis to inform health workforce preparation for the Health Care Homes model in primary healthcare in Australia. Aust J Prim Health 2018; 24:PY18045. [PMID: 30103852 DOI: 10.1071/py18045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Accepted: 07/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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The Australian Government Health Care Homes (HCH) model recently implemented in general practice targets people with chronic complex conditions. Identifying how general practitioners (GPs) and practice nurses (PNs) can work within this model is important given existing health workforce challenges. A narrative review and synthesis has been undertaken to develop a preliminary understanding of this, incorporating literature describing health workforce challenges, GP and PN functions, and team-based care; supplemented by interviews with key informants from within the primary healthcare system. Narrative synthesis principles guided literature analysis. Interview data were thematically analysed. A clear rationale for health workforce reform was ascertained and functions for the GP and PN under the HCH model were determined. The model was found to be an opportunity for an enhanced PN role in a team-based approach to care with the GP. Challenges to advancing the PN role and team-based care were identified, including the medical dominance of the health system and the significant culture change required by general practices to fully implement the model. Enablers included strong nursing leadership and improved ongoing education for PNs to unlock their capacity. The HCH model is an opportunity to strengthen primary healthcare, provided concerted action is taken regarding these challenges and enablers.
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Wang CC, Geraghty S. Casual for a cause: Exploring the employment status of nursing in Australia and China. Int J Nurs Sci 2017; 4:437-440. [PMID: 31406788 PMCID: PMC6626163 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2017.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2017] [Revised: 06/06/2017] [Accepted: 09/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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This paper outlines obligatory nursing education and the registration process required to become a nurse in Australia, including nurses' workload, career structure and pay. It also provides an overview of the nursing workforce in Australia, with particular reference to casual employment, and its implications. The aim of this paper is to outline the development strategies that may assist with China's increasing need for nursing education, and how changes to healthcare policy and management are required to increase the recruitment and retention of nurses in hospitals worldwide.
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- Carol Chunfeng Wang
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA 6027, Australia
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