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Guo H, Zhu W, Li J. Developing a core competency framework for advanced practice nursing in mainland China: a sequential exploratory study. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:179. [PMID: 37221496 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01335-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) have been highly valued and an integral part of the health care system. Development and establishment of new APN roles is a complex process that has resulted from a wide variety of reasons, key component is a lack of a competency map delineation and role evaluation. Currently, however, competence framework has not been compared at an international level. In mainland China, APN have been introduced in some organizations but their competency domains have not yet been clearly defined, this study aimed to identify the core competencies for advanced practice nursing. METHODS This study was performed in two phases: first, in-depth and semi-structured individual interviews with 46 participants from key stakeholders were carried out followed by a qualitative content analysis, then an item pool of core competencies was constructed by extracting data from the first phase and the results from previous studies, scales and documents; second, a Delphi technique was conducted with the participation of 28 experts from 7 areas of China to form the final core competency framework for advanced practice nursing. RESULTS Through the qualitative phase, the core competency framework with six domains and 70 items emerged and then entered into the Delphi phase. Twenty-eight of 30 experts finished 2 rounds of Delphi approaches. The final core competencies for advanced practice nursing consisted of six domains with 61 items, including direct clinical nursing practice, research and evidence-based nursing practice, professional development, organization and management, mentoring and consultation, and ethical/legal practice. CONCLUSION This core competency framework consisted of six domains with 61 items can be used in competency-based education to cultivate advanced practice nurses as well as competency level assessment.
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- Hongxia Guo
- Department of Nursing, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Nursing, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Nursing Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Scanlon DA, Murphy DM, Smolowitz DJ, Lewis DV. Alignment of the International Council of Nurses Advanced Practice Nursing Guideline Characteristics With Conceptual Frameworks: A Scoping Review. Res Theory Nurs Pract 2023; 37:101-128. [PMID: 36792319 DOI: 10.1891/rtnp-2022-0007] [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: 01/28/2023]
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Background: During the past 50 years, numerous conceptual frameworks have been used to describe and evaluate advanced practice nursing (APN) roles and outcomes. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) released an updated description of APN characteristics intersecting with currently utilized frameworks allows for assessing relevance to practice. Purpose: The review aimed to examine the alignment of established and commonly used conceptual frameworks related to advanced practice roles with the ICN APN guidelines characteristics. This will help identify a globally relevant framework for APN roles. Method: PubMed, Cumulative Index in Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and ProQuest Central databases were searched using terms that characterize APN and conceptual frameworks. To address currency and relevance of frameworks was applied to discovered frameworks identifying and reviewing in detail those which were cited more than 15 times during the last five years. Results: This search found over 1107 publications. Of these, nine conceptual frameworks met all inclusion criteria. The frameworks captured some of the characteristics described by the ICN. Eight addressed all categories but in a limited fashion. Implications for Practice: Reviewing recently and frequently cited frameworks can inform the applicability in the interested readers, own nursing practice. This review not only does this but also examines the global uptake and the relationship to international standards of APN to provide additional information on the frameworks' reach and worldwide transferability. However, further research examining the relevance of these frameworks in low- and lower-middle-income countries is needed to understand their importance.
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- Dr Andrew Scanlon
- Department of Nursing, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Sekhon B. Concept Analysis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Int J Nurs Knowl 2017; 29:176-183. [PMID: 28544554 DOI: 10.1111/2047-3095.12177] [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: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Mental health nursing is not the same as psychiatry, so it is important for nurses to have an understanding of the defining attributes, antecedents, consequences, model cases, and empirical referents of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). METHOD Walker and Avant's (2005) method is used to guide this concept analysis of PTSD. FINDINGS Four attributes arise from this concept analysis, which are addressed through both the DSM-IV and DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association, /): triggering event or events, re-experiencing, fear, and helplessness. Though a majority of the defining attributes are addressed through both versions of the DSM, a key fifth attribute arises through this concept analysis: a disruption of meaning. CONCLUSIONS A better understanding of PTSD from a nursing perspective will help inform appropriate nursing interventions and prevention strategies, while expanding the knowledge synthesis and contribution of the nursing profession. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS A model case, borderline case, and contrary case of PTSD are provided. Discussion of the importance of a lack or loss of meaning in PTSD is included, along with exploration of transformative learning theory to inform clinical practice for nurses addressing a disruption of meaning.
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- Bikram Sekhon
- Bikram Sekhon, is a graduate student in the Masters of Nursing thesis-based program at the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Sastre-Fullana P, Morales-Asencio JM, Sesé-Abad A, Bennasar-Veny M, Fernández-Domínguez JC, De Pedro-Gómez J. Advanced Practice Nursing Competency Assessment Instrument (APNCAI): clinimetric validation. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e013659. [PMID: 28235968 PMCID: PMC5337725 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe the development and clinimetric validation of the Advanced Practice Nursing Competency Assessment Instrument (APNCAI) through several evidence sources about reliability and validity in the Spanish context. DESIGN AND SETTING APNCAI development was based on a multisequential and systematic process: literature review, instrument content consensus through qualitative Delphi method approach (a panel of 51 Advanced Practice in Nursing -APN- experts was selected) and the clinimetric validation process based on a sample of 600 nurses from the Balearic Islands public healthcare setting. METHODS An initial step for tool's content development process based on Delphi method approach of expert consensus was implemented. A subsequent phase of tool validation started from the analysis of APN core competencies latent measurement model, including exploratory and confirmatory techniques. Reliability evidence for each latent factor was also obtained. Items' scores were submitted to descriptive analysis, plus univariate and multivariate normality tests. RESULTS An eight-factor competency assessment latent model obtained adequate fit, and it was composed by 'Research and Evidence-Based Practice', 'Clinical and Professional Leadership', 'Interprofessional Relationship and Mentoring', 'Professional Autonomy', 'Quality Management', 'Care Management', 'Professional Teaching and Education' and 'Health Promotion'. CONCLUSIONS Adequate empirical evidence of reliability and validity for APNCAI makes it useful for application in healthcare policy programmes for APN competency assessment in Spain.
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- Faculty of Psychology, University of Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
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- Nursing and Physiotherapy Department, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma, Spain
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- Evidence, Lifestyles and Health Research Group, Research Institute of Health Sciences, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma, Spain
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- Nursing and Physiotherapy Department, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma, Spain
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Sastre-Fullana P, De Pedro-Gómez JE, Bennasar-Veny M, Fernández-Domínguez JC, Sesé-Abad AJ, Morales-Asencio JM. [Consensus on competencies for advanced nursing practice in Spain]. ENFERMERIA CLINICA 2015; 25:267-75. [PMID: 26260265 DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2015.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2015] [Revised: 05/10/2015] [Accepted: 06/30/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION There is a lack of international consensus on the exact definition and core competencies of advanced practice nursing (APN) roles, a problem particularly acute in our national context due to the lack of APN role development, which has a significantly short history in our country. The main objective of this paper was the delineation of the competence framework for Advanced Practice Nurses in our national context based on expert consensus through the Delphi method METHOD Based on a preliminary literature review process, a conglomerate of 17 domains of competence (clusters of related competencies) were identified. This initial set was revised, refined and validated by a group of expert panellists on the subject (clinicians, researchers, managers, and teachers) through successive rounds in search of a suitable consensus on each of the various proposed items RESULTS The results helped to establish a solid foundation in the form of a skills map that could identify those sets of more specific competencies for advanced practice roles, regardless of regulatory and professional practice context, identifying domains such as Research and Evidence Based Practice, Clinical and Professional Leadership, or Care Management DISCUSSION This set of skills related to advanced practice roles in our environment can delineate competency standards common to this level of nursing practice, and serve as a reference for policy development, a review of roles, or the establishment of academic profiles.
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- Pedro Sastre-Fullana
- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Enfermería y Fisioterapia, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca, España.
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- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Enfermería y Fisioterapia, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca, España
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- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Enfermería y Fisioterapia, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca, España
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- Departamento de Fisioterapia, Facultad de Enfermería y Fisioterapia, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca, España
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- Departamento de Psicología, Facultad de Psicología, Universitat de les Illes Balears, Palma de Mallorca, España
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- Departamento de Enfermería, Facultad de las Ciencias de la Salud,Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, España
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Sastre-Fullana P, De Pedro-Gómez J, Bennasar-Veny M, Serrano-Gallardo P, Morales-Asencio J. Competency frameworks for advanced practice nursing: a literature review. Int Nurs Rev 2014; 61:534-42. [DOI: 10.1111/inr.12132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- P. Sastre-Fullana
- Department of Nursing; University of Balearic Islands; Palma de Mallorca Spain
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- Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy; University of Balearic Islands; Palma de Mallorca Spain
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- Department of Nursing; University of Balearic Islands; Palma de Mallorca Spain
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Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, Touger-Decker R, Passannante MR, Rothpletz Puglia P, O'Sullivan Maillet J. What clinical activities do advanced-practice registered dietitian nutritionists perform? Results of a Delphi study. J Acad Nutr Diet 2014; 114:718-33. [PMID: 24630681 DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2014.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2013] [Accepted: 01/16/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Activities performed by advanced-practice registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) have yet to be clearly elucidated. The study aimed to gain consensus on the practice activities of advanced-practice RDNs who provide direct clinical nutrition care. A three-round Delphi study was conducted. Purposive sampling identified 117 RDN experts working as clinicians and/or managers in direct care settings that met inclusion criteria for advanced-level practice. In Round 1, 85 experts provided open-ended advanced-level practice activities linked to the Nutrition Care Process sections. Using content analysis, the responses were coded into activity statements. In Round 2, experts rated the essentiality of these activities. In Round 3, experts re-rated statements not reaching consensus while viewing their previous rating, the group median, and comments. Median ratings of 1.0 to 3.0 were defined as essential, 4.0 were neither essential nor nonessential, and 5.0 to 7.0 were nonessential. Consensus was reached when the interquartile range of responses to each question was <2.0. Seventy-six (89.4%) experts completed all rounds. From 770 comments, 129 activity statements were generated. All statements reached consensus: 97.7% as essential; 0.8% as nonessential; and 1.5% as neither. Of essential activities, 67.5% were highly essential with limited variability (median=1.0; interquartile range≤2.0). Advanced-practice RDNs' tasks are patient-centered and reflect complex care; involve a comprehensive and discriminating approach; are grounded in advanced knowledge and expertise in clinical nutrition; include use of advanced interviewing, education, and counseling strategies; and require communication with patient, families, and the health care team. The high-level of consensus from experts suggest advanced-level clinical nutrition practice exists and can be defined.
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Canadian population mortality data reveal a significantly reduced proportion of deaths occurring in hospitals after 1994. Hospital deaths peaked at 80.5% in 1994, after a longstanding hospitalization-of-death trend in Canada. A decline in hospital-based death and dying has also occurred in some other countries. As the place of death can have multiple significant direct and indirect impacts on dying individuals, their families, and health services utilization and costs, it is important to understand factors for an out-of-hospital shift. An integrative review of Canadian print literature from 1995 was undertaken to identify these factors, with three themes emerging: (1) changes in health care and health system reforms after 1994 reduced both the availability and desirability of hospital-based care, (2) sociodemographic developments including aging of the population, increased multiculturalism, and diversity in accepted end-of-life care practices shifted place preferences, and (3) advances in palliative and end-of-life care, including a palliative care expansion out of hospital, supported nonhospital death, and dying processes. The period following 1994 was thus a time of major transformation during which the place of death and dying underwent important changes that supported and promoted a transition from hospital-based end-of-life care.
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Brody RA, Byham-Gray L, Touger-Decker R, Passannante MR, O'Sullivan Maillet J. Identifying components of advanced-level clinical nutrition practice: a Delphi study. J Acad Nutr Diet 2012; 112:859-69. [PMID: 22709813 DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2011] [Accepted: 02/22/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The dietetics profession lacks a comprehensive definition of advanced-level practice. Using a three-round Delphi study with mailed surveys, expert consensus on four dimensions of advanced-level practice that define advanced practice registered dietitians (RDs) in clinical nutrition was explored. Purposive sampling identified 117 RDs who met advanced-level practice criteria. In round 1, experts rated the essentiality of statements on a 7-point ordinal scale and generated open-ended practice activity statements regarding the following four dimensions of advanced-level practice: professional knowledge, abilities and skills, approaches to practice, roles and relationships, and practice behaviors. Median ratings of 1.0 to 3.0 were defined as essential, 4.0 was neutral, and 5.0 to 7.0 were nonessential. In rounds 2 and 3, experts re-rated statements not reaching consensus by evaluating their previous responses, group median rating, and comments. Consensus was reached when the interquartile range of responses to a statement was ≤2.0. Eighty-five experts enrolled (72.6%); 76 (89.4%) completed all rounds. In total, 233 statements were rated, with 100% achieving consensus; 211 (90.6%) were essential to advanced practice RD clinical practice. Having a master's degree; completing an advanced practice residency; research coursework; and advanced continuing education were essential, as were having 8 years of experience; clinical nutrition knowledge/expertise; specialization; participation in research activities; and skills in technology and communication. Highly essential approaches to practice were systematic yet adaptable and used critical thinking and intuition and highly essential values encompassed professional growth and service to patients. Roles emphasized patient care and leadership. Essential practice activities within the nutrition care process included provision of complex patient-centered nutrition care using application of advanced knowledge/expertise and interviewing and counseling strategies approached in a comprehensive yet discriminating manner. Communication with patients and the health care team is a priority. An advanced-level practice model in clinical nutrition was proposed depicting the requisite attributes and activities within four dimensions of professional practice.
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- Rebecca A Brody
- Graduate Programs in Clinical Nutrition, Department of Nutritional Sciences, School of Health Related Professions, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 65 Bergen St, Room 157, Newark, NJ 07101-1709, USA.
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Chang AM, Gardner GE, Duffield C, Ramis MA. Advanced practice nursing role development: factor analysis of a modified role delineation tool. J Adv Nurs 2011; 68:1369-79. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2011.05850.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Sangster-Gormley E, Martin-Misener R, Downe-Wamboldt B, DiCenso A. Factors affecting nurse practitioner role implementation in Canadian practice settings: an integrative review. J Adv Nurs 2011; 67:1178-90. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2010.05571.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Wildish DE(B, Evers S. A Definition, Description, and Framework For Advanced Practice in Dietetics. CAN J DIET PRACT RES 2010; 71:e4-11. [DOI: 10.3148/71.1.2010.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Purpose: We explored advanced practice (AP) across the diversity of dietetics to develop a definition, description, and framework for guiding future education, research agendas, and policy development. Methods: The process began with a literature review and discussion with dietitians exploring AP in other countries. Various concepts were identified, and these informed the phase 1 survey questions. Phase 1 was a 36-item survey created in SurveyMonkey, engaging a purposeful sample of key stakeholders (n=136). A modified Delphi approach, involving seven dietitians from different geographical locations and practice areas, finalized the phase 2 survey. An e-mail link to this 50-item survey was sent to a random sample of dietitians (n=885). The proposed AP framework entailed an iterative approach, integrating survey results with AP literature. Results: Response rates were 40% for phase 1 and 35% for phase 2. In phase 1, 83% of respondents agreed that a depth and breadth definition captured all dietetic job roles, and 95% agreed that it differentiated AP from entry-level practice. Descriptive statistics are presented to provide demographic information and level of agreement with themes relevant to AP. Conclusions: A framework is presented, and discrepancies with phase 2 results indicate areas for professional development, such as leadership, mentorship, and outcome measurement.
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- Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON
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Duffield C, Gardner G, Chang AM, Catling-Paull C. Advanced nursing practice: A global perspective. Collegian 2009; 16:55-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2009.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Gardner G, Chang A, Duffield C. Making nursing work: breaking through the role confusion of advanced practice nursing. J Adv Nurs 2007; 57:382-91. [PMID: 17291202 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04114.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM This paper reports a study to develop a research-informed model of the service parameters and an analysis framework for advanced practice nursing roles. BACKGROUND Changing patterns of health care are forcing service planners to examine new service delivery models. Apparent is the call for nursing service that incorporates expanded levels of autonomy, skill and decision-making. A number of nursing roles conform to this description under the generic title of advanced practice nurse. However, there is confusion in the health service community internationally about nomenclature, role and scope for advanced practice nursing roles. An emerging priority in response to recent developments in the nurse practitioner role is to establish service parameters for advanced practice nursing and to differentiate operationally between advanced practice and practitioner nursing roles. METHODS We conducted an interpretive, qualitative examination of the practice of a random sample of nine advanced practice nurses working in three acute care hospitals in south east Queensland, Australia in 2006. Data collection involved individual in-depth interviews, which were deductively analysed and tested against published advanced practice nursing models. RESULTS The data most comprehensively supported the Strong Model of Advanced Practice as representing the practice experiences of the research participants. This model supports definition of the service parameters and the design of an operational framework for implementation and evaluation of advanced practice nursing roles. CONCLUSION The findings differentiate advanced practice nurse and nurse practitioner roles, and offer an operational framework to identify, establish and evaluate advanced and extended nursing positions. Subject to further validation, this outcome can provide operational information for implementing innovative nursing roles appropriate to consumer needs and specific health service models.
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- Glenn Gardner
- Clinical Nursing Queensland University of Technology and Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.
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