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Nurse prescribing: what do patients think?

N Brooks1, C Otway, C Rashid

  • 1De Montfort University/Leicestershire & Rutland Healthcare Trust.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|September 6, 2002
PubMed
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Patient experiences with nurse prescribing are positive, highlighting nurses

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Practice
  • Primary Healthcare
  • Patient Experience

Background:

  • Nurse prescribing is an evolving aspect of healthcare delivery.
  • Understanding patient perspectives is crucial for optimizing nurse prescribing services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore patient viewpoints on nurse prescribing.
  • To identify perceived benefits and drawbacks of nurse prescribing from the patient's perspective.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews were conducted with 50 patients who had received prescriptions from nurse prescribers.
  • Participants were recruited from a primary care group in Leicestershire.
  • Nurse prescribers included health visitors, district nurses, and practice nurses.

Main Results:

  • Patients recognized nurse prescribers' skills in assessment, diagnosis, and information provision.
  • Nurse prescribing was viewed as practical, responsive, and convenient, improving efficiency.
  • Identified limitations included the Nurse Prescribers' Formulary and concerns about prescriber training and competence.

Conclusions:

  • Nurse prescribing effectively meets patient needs, offering positive process and outcome experiences.
  • Suggestions for improvement include expanding the formulary and enhancing prescriber competence for public safety.
  • Patient-centered services and role renegotiation are key for efficient NHS workforce utilization.

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