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J M Parker1

  • 1School of Postgraduate Nursing, University of Melbourne.

Collegian (Royal College of Nursing, Australia)
|July 13, 1999
PubMed
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Nurses face challenges in healthcare systems prioritizing economic efficiency over holistic patient care. Maintaining quality nursing requires balancing cost-effectiveness with the personal, relational aspects of care and advocating for expanded advanced practice nurse roles.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Economics
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • Healthcare systems are increasingly influenced by global economic rationalization, viewing health as a commodity and patients as customers.
  • This economic ethic challenges traditional nursing values, emphasizing efficiency over holistic care and personal relationships.
  • Nurses must navigate these pressures while preserving the quality and integrity of patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of economic rationalization on nursing practice.
  • To explore strategies for nurses to maintain holistic, high-quality care within a market-driven healthcare environment.
  • To examine the role of advanced practice nurses and the potential of creative language in redefining healthcare metaphors.

Main Methods:

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  • Conceptual analysis of healthcare systems and nursing practice.
  • Exploration of the influence of economic metaphors on healthcare delivery.
  • Discussion of accountability and the role of advanced practice nurses.

    • Main Results:

    • The economic marketplace metaphor can lead to a reductionist approach in healthcare, potentially compromising patient-centered care.
    • Accountability is identified as crucial for maintaining quality nursing.
    • Advanced practice nurses offer a pathway to holistic and cost-effective care, but scope of practice limitations hinder their full potential.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses must actively resist the reductionist tendencies of economically driven healthcare while advocating for patient well-being.
    • Creative use of language and alternative metaphors are essential for fostering new understandings and approaches in healthcare.
    • Expanding the scope of advanced practice nurses is vital for delivering comprehensive and efficient care.