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Phenomenology is an inductive, qualitative research method for investigating the lived experience of a phenomenon; it can be used to understand what something is like for an individual (Leedy and...
The author's perspective is based on her general worldview, or Weltanschauung—the worldview of an individual. These are the underpinning beliefs and assumptions associated with the author's general...
The role of nurses with advanced practice skills was originally acknowledged in the US in the 1960s (Swaby et al, 2022). The recognition of the need for advanced practice development in the UK is...
The introduction of the ACP programme accreditation aims to maintain a level of consistency and quality assurance to uphold patient safety and clinical excellence (NHS England, 2021). Traditional ACP...
The aim of this study investigates the impact of a tAPP review of patients with frailty in the acute setting, as part of the physiotherapist role extension.
Ontology, the branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of existence, provides the conceptual framework for understanding reality and the nature of being (Berryman, 2019). Within the realm of...
Research, including its creation, understanding, and dissemination, is identified as the fourth fundamental pillar of the advanced practitioner role in the UK. (Health Education England, 2017)....
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The evolution of advanced practice nursing in Ireland is a testament to progressive legislation and stakeholder collaboration (Government of Ireland, 1998; National Council for the Professional...
There is a lack of literature regarding sustainability in newly implemented nurse practitioner roles. However, both hindering and supporting factors concerning the sustainability of the APN roles have...
Scott's mixed-methods study gathered insights from UK-based ACPs, identifying five key themes that illustrate the gap between ACPs' expectations and reality: clinical and non-clinical balance; full...
This cross-sectional study uses a sequential, mixed-methods, exploratory design, in which themes identified during focus groups were used to construct a follow-up questionnaire. Using maximum...
In those that are malnourished, the risk of refeeding syndrome (RFS) should be considered. RFS is ill-defined, but broadly recognised as a severe fluid and electrolyte shift when malnourished patients...
Community hospitals, which support inpatients that require less acute intervention but are unable to return home safely (Gladman et al, 2017), face unprecedented demand and strain (NHS Digital, 2021;...
The aim of this study was to understand current roles and practice of APs working with older people living with frailty in primary care and community settings in the UK. The objectives were to:.
In 1900, Indonesia was a Dutch colony and known as the Dutch East Indies. Over time, and in response to nursing workforce shortages, Dutch colonists trained local Indonesians to become nurses....
Practice authority variation exists by state, with some states allowing FPA and others restricting or reducing NPs' ability to practice. There are three levels of practice:.
This study aimed to explore the benefits, challenges and outcomes of a VFCs over a 8-year period. The objectives were to evaluate the:.
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