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The study of nursing intervention in practice (SNIP)
W R Hodgson1, J Welstand, O J Ormerod
1Department of Cardiac Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|November 24, 1999
Summary
A new advanced nurse practitioner role in cardiovascular medicine is being tested. This study evaluates the impact of this nursing intervention in practice.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- The integration of advanced practice nurses into cardiovascular care is evolving.
- Optimizing patient outcomes requires innovative healthcare roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a new advanced nurse practitioner role in cardiovascular medicine.
- To assess the impact of the Study of Nursing Intervention in Practice (SNIP) trial.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, randomized controlled trial design was employed.
- The study focuses on the implementation and outcomes of a specific nursing intervention.
Main Results:
- Results are pending from the ongoing randomized controlled trial.
- The SNIP trial is designed to provide data on the new role's efficacy.
Conclusions:
- The study will determine the value of advanced nurse practitioners in cardiovascular settings.
- Findings will inform future healthcare workforce development in cardiology.