Title |
The impact of nurse practitioners on care delivery in the emergency department: a multiple perspectives qualitative study
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Published in |
BMC Health Services Research, September 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1472-6963-13-356 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Julie Li, Johanna Westbrook, Joanne Callen, Andrew Georgiou, Jeffrey Braithwaite |
Abstract |
Despite well-articulated benefits, the introduction of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Australia has been slow. Poorly defined nomenclature relating to advanced practice roles in nursing and variations in such roles both across Australia and worldwide have resulted in confusion and uncertainty regarding the functions and roles of NPs. Qualitative studies focussing on the perceived impact on the care settings into which NPs are introduced are scarce, but are valuable in providing a complete contextual account of NPs in care delivery settings. This study aimed to investigate the perceived impact of the NP on the delivery of care in the ED by senior doctors, nurses, and NPs. Results will facilitate adoption and best use of this human resource innovation. |
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