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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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