The value of the hospital-based nurse practitioner role: development of a team perspective framework.
J Interprof Care
; 27(6): 501-8, 2013 Nov.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23742237
ABSTRACT
There is a need to understand nurse practitioner (NP) interprofessional practice within hospital teams to inform effective role integration and evolution. To begin this understanding a supplementary analysis of 30 hospital team member focus groups was carried out using constructivist grounded theory methodology. This conceptual rendering of the team members' shared perspective of NP actions provides insight into the meaning and importance of the NP role. Participants emphasized three hospital-based (HB) NP practice foci as the meaning of role value; easing others' workload, holding patient care together and evolving practice. Trust emerged as a pre-requisite condition for HB NP role efficacy. A team member perspective framework of HB NP practice is presented as the first stage in developing a model of HB NP interprofessional practice within hospitals. The framework provides multiple perspectives to the meaning and value of the HB NP role beyond basic role description. The framework may be used by healthcare professionals, operational leaders, academia and HB NPs to enhance role respect and understanding.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Patient Care Team
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Nurse's Role
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Hospital Administration
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Nurse Practitioners
Type of study:
Qualitative_research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Interprof Care
Journal subject:
SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canada