Related Experiment Videos
Impact of nurse prescribing: a qualitative study
1Faculty of Health, Staffordshire University, Stafford, UK. e.j.bradley@staffs.ac.uk
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|May 26, 2007
Summary
Nurse prescribing enhances patient care and job satisfaction by integrating into nursing roles. It improves medication knowledge and confidence, but requires multidisciplinary team preparation for role integration.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Policy
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Advanced nursing roles, including nurse prescribing, are expanding, with nurses now able to prescribe independently.
- Nurse prescribing initiatives aim to improve patient access to medicines and enhance nursing roles.
- Concerns exist regarding the potential impact of nurse prescribing on the nursing profession.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of nurse prescribing on recently qualified nurse prescribers in the UK.
- To understand how nurse prescribing is integrated into existing nursing roles.
- To explore the perceived benefits and challenges of nurse prescribing.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with 45 nurse prescribers.
- Data collected in 2005-2006 from nurses who had qualified and registered as prescribers.
- Thematic analysis aligned with grounded theory principles was used.
Main Results:
- Nurse prescribing facilitates patient access to medications and complements nursing roles, enabling a holistic approach to care.
- It enhances job satisfaction and autonomous working, promoting patient involvement in decision-making.
- Prescribing increases nurses' confidence and knowledge regarding medication management.
Conclusions:
- Nurse prescribing improves patient care, collaboration, and medication discussions.
- Nurses gain enhanced knowledge and confidence in prescribing decisions.
- Multidisciplinary teams require preparation for the integration of nurse prescribers to optimize team dynamics and role development.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Current Trends in Nursing II
Trends in nursing are multifactorial and associated with changes in society, within the nursing profession, and in other professions. Notably, telehealth and remote nursing contribute to successful healthcare delivery for numerous patients and help reduce stress for nurses due to nursing shortages. Nurses can reach patients, monitor their conditions, and interact with them using computers, audio, visual accessories, and telephones—for example, remote patient monitoring systems. Likewise,...
01:23Types of Biopharmaceutical Studies: Controlled and Non-Controlled Approaches
Biopharmaceutical studies constitute a vital field aiming to enhance drug delivery methods and refine therapeutic approaches, drawing upon diverse interdisciplinary knowledge. In research methodologies, the choice between controlled and non-controlled studies significantly influences the study's reliability and accuracy.
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast, controlled...
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast, controlled...
01:28Current Trends in Nursing I
Current trends in nursing include:
01:15Nursing Evaluation
The evaluation stage signals the end of the nursing process. The nurse gathers evaluative data to assess whether or not the patient has attained the expected results. Whereas the nurse collects data in the nursing assessment to identify the patient's health concerns, the evaluation stage data determines if the indicated health issues are resolved. Evaluative data collection includes two sections: the data acquired to evaluate patient outcomes and the time criteria for data collection.
Section...
Section...
01:18The Scientific Method in Nursing Process
The scientific method provides the foundation for any research. It is the most reliable and objective of all forms of gaining knowledge and guides in applying research-based evidence in practice and conducting future research.
When using research findings to change practice, one must understand the process used to guide a study. The scientific method is a systematic, step-by-step process that supports the data's validity, reliability, and generalizability. As a result, findings can be safely...
When using research findings to change practice, one must understand the process used to guide a study. The scientific method is a systematic, step-by-step process that supports the data's validity, reliability, and generalizability. As a result, findings can be safely...
01:27Ethical Issues
Nurses are essential in patient care, upholding the ethical principles of their profession and effectively navigating ethical dilemmas. Neglecting ethical issues can lead to inadequate patient care, compromised therapeutic relationships, and moral distress among healthcare workers.
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare:
Ethical Concerns in Healthcare: