International perspectives on the pediatric nurse practitioner role
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International perspectives on the pediatric nurse practitioner role. / Würtz, Gitte M.F.; Jensen, Claus Sixtus; Egerod, Ingrid.
I: Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Bind 31, Nr. 12, 2019, s. 773-781.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - International perspectives on the pediatric nurse practitioner role
AU - Würtz, Gitte M.F.
AU - Jensen, Claus Sixtus
AU - Egerod, Ingrid
PY - 2019
Y1 - 2019
N2 - INTRODUCTION: Advanced pediatric nurse practitioners (APNPs) working in acute settings are represented in pediatric hospitals, clinics, and wards around the world. They work independently and autonomously. The aim of this study was to compare the role of APNPs in four different countries to gain knowledge on the qualifications and experience of the practitioners and their impact on pediatric patients and families. METHOD: A qualitative design with semistructured keyinformant interviews with four nurses from Sweden, Norway, England, and the United States was conducted. Analyses were performed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: Three themes were identified: 1) Qualification and Competencies, illustrated parallels within the four educations and daily practice. 2) Responsibility and Autonomy, highlighted differences. The informants experienced a mutual understanding of the concepts of advanced practice. Interprofessional collaboration with aphysician was crucial to ensure best practice. 3) Holistic Nurse Perspective highlighted the importance of APNPs having competencies to make holistic and family-centered decisions at a higher level. CONCLUSION: From the perspective of four APNPs, advanced pediatric nursing practice is beneficial to the patient, family, and professionals. The formal education varies in the countries studied, but the basic tenets of practice are the same. Family-centered practice and holism are basic to the APNP role.
AB - INTRODUCTION: Advanced pediatric nurse practitioners (APNPs) working in acute settings are represented in pediatric hospitals, clinics, and wards around the world. They work independently and autonomously. The aim of this study was to compare the role of APNPs in four different countries to gain knowledge on the qualifications and experience of the practitioners and their impact on pediatric patients and families. METHOD: A qualitative design with semistructured keyinformant interviews with four nurses from Sweden, Norway, England, and the United States was conducted. Analyses were performed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: Three themes were identified: 1) Qualification and Competencies, illustrated parallels within the four educations and daily practice. 2) Responsibility and Autonomy, highlighted differences. The informants experienced a mutual understanding of the concepts of advanced practice. Interprofessional collaboration with aphysician was crucial to ensure best practice. 3) Holistic Nurse Perspective highlighted the importance of APNPs having competencies to make holistic and family-centered decisions at a higher level. CONCLUSION: From the perspective of four APNPs, advanced pediatric nursing practice is beneficial to the patient, family, and professionals. The formal education varies in the countries studied, but the basic tenets of practice are the same. Family-centered practice and holism are basic to the APNP role.
U2 - 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000252
DO - 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000252
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 31373960
AN - SCOPUS:85076327106
VL - 31
SP - 773
EP - 781
JO - Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
JF - Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
SN - 2327-6886
IS - 12
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ID: 241418460