Abstract
The objective of this study was to review and draw together the existing research evidence to assess the impact of advanced primary care nursing roles, particularly first contact nursing roles, for patients, nurses themselves and their colleagues in order to highlight salient issues for policy, practice and research. Internationally, nurses’ roles continue to expand in response to doctor shortages and policy drives to provide effective and efficient health services. A body of research exists from which to evaluate the impact of advanced nursing roles on various dimensions of healthcare delivery and organisation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1090-1102 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | International Journal of Nursing Studies |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2008 |
Keywords
- primary care
- patients
- policy
- nursing
