Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12759
Title: Practice patterns and role perception of advanced practice nurses: A nationwide cross-sectional study
Authors: Woo, Brigitte Fong Yeong
Zhou, Wentao 
Lim, Toon Wei 
Tam, Wilson Wai San 
Keywords: Social Sciences
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Management
Nursing
Business & Economics
advanced nursing practice
advanced practice nurse
National Survey Methods
nurse clinician
nurse practitioner
nurses's role perception
nursing roles
practice patterns
ROLE DELINEATION
NURSING ROLES
PRIMARY-CARE
HEALTH
IMPACT
PRACTITIONERS
FRAMEWORK
QUALITY
Issue Date: 1-Jul-2019
Publisher: WILEY
Citation: Woo, Brigitte Fong Yeong, Zhou, Wentao, Lim, Toon Wei, Tam, Wilson Wai San (2019-07-01). Practice patterns and role perception of advanced practice nurses: A nationwide cross-sectional study. JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT 27 (5) : 992-1004. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12759
Abstract: Aims: To provide an overview of the practice patterns of advanced practice nurses and to explore their perceptions of their role in Singapore. Background: Role expansion of advanced practice nurses is increasingly popular in healthcare systems. However, their practice patterns remain variable, thereby introducing role ambiguity. Uncertainty revolves around how advanced practice nurses perceive their practice, competency and readiness for role expansion. Methods: A nationwide survey of advanced practice nurses was conducted in Singapore. Statistical analyses of closed-ended responses and content analysis of open-ended responses were undertaken. Results: A total of 87 participants were surveyed (42.8% response rate). Significant discrepancies existed between current practices and their expectations. Readiness for and acceptance of role expansion were discerned but multiple barriers to practice have remained. Conclusion: This pioneering study in Asia provides important evidence to support the call for greater clarity in the role of APNs and for review of existing institutional practice restrictions. It provides insights into healthcare systems in similar developmental stages of advanced practice nursing. Implications for nursing management: When outlining the goals and role priorities of advanced practice nurses APNs, nurse administrators can consider their best contributions in practice. This allows for long-term sustainability of their role.
Source Title: JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
URI: https://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/219284
ISSN: 09660429
13652834
DOI: 10.1111/jonm.12759
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