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    • Nursing and Healthcare Support

    Background:

    • Healthcare assistants (HCAs) play a crucial role within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
    • Their contributions often extend beyond defined job roles to positively impact patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the significant and often unrecognized contributions of healthcare assistants.
    • To underscore the importance of HCAs in improving the overall patient experience.

    Main Methods:

    • This abstract is based on a qualitative review of existing literature and case studies.
    • It synthesizes observational data on HCA roles and patient feedback.

    Main Results:

    • Healthcare assistants frequently perform tasks outside their formal job descriptions.
    • Their proactive engagement significantly enhances patient satisfaction and comfort.
    • The dedication of HCAs is a key factor in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare assistants are indispensable to the nursing team.
    • Recognizing and supporting the extended roles of HCAs is vital for optimizing patient care and outcomes.