An evaluation of the role of the advanced nurse practitioner on an elective orthopaedic ward from the perspective of the multidisciplinary team.
Journal
International journal of orthopaedic and trauma nursing
ISSN: 1878-1292
Titre abrégé: Int J Orthop Trauma Nurs
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101528681
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Apr 2021
Apr 2021
Historique:
received:
11
05
2020
revised:
03
09
2020
accepted:
08
10
2020
pubmed:
2
2
2021
medline:
10
9
2021
entrez:
1
2
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
To evaluate the role of the advanced nurse practitioner on an elective orthopaedic ward from the perspective of the multidisciplinary team. The development of advanced practice roles worldwide has been influenced by an ageing population with complex needs. There is evidence that these roles can have a positive impact in hospital settings, but little is known about the role of the ANP in an elective orthopaedic ward. A qualitative evaluation study (n = 10). A purposive sample of 4 junior doctors and 6 nurses working on an elective orthopaedic ward was recruited. Participants were interviewed individually using semi-structured interviews. There were three overarching themes found from the analysis: 1) role identity, 2) a valued member of the team, and value-added care. The ANPs were identified as being part of the medical team, while their nursing background was valued. They provided continuity and clinical expertise to the ward team. They were perceived as being supportive and as working closely with the ward team. The ANPs were perceived to deliver effective, person-centred care. The evaluation adds to the recognition that the ANP has a unique identity. The study adds to the limited literature on ANPs working on elective orthopaedic wards.
Sections du résumé
AIM
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the role of the advanced nurse practitioner on an elective orthopaedic ward from the perspective of the multidisciplinary team.
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
The development of advanced practice roles worldwide has been influenced by an ageing population with complex needs. There is evidence that these roles can have a positive impact in hospital settings, but little is known about the role of the ANP in an elective orthopaedic ward.
DESIGN
METHODS
A qualitative evaluation study (n = 10).
METHODS
METHODS
A purposive sample of 4 junior doctors and 6 nurses working on an elective orthopaedic ward was recruited. Participants were interviewed individually using semi-structured interviews.
FINDINGS
RESULTS
There were three overarching themes found from the analysis: 1) role identity, 2) a valued member of the team, and value-added care. The ANPs were identified as being part of the medical team, while their nursing background was valued. They provided continuity and clinical expertise to the ward team. They were perceived as being supportive and as working closely with the ward team.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
The ANPs were perceived to deliver effective, person-centred care. The evaluation adds to the recognition that the ANP has a unique identity. The study adds to the limited literature on ANPs working on elective orthopaedic wards.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33518437
pii: S1878-1241(20)30127-1
doi: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2020.100821
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Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
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100821Informations de copyright
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