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Measuring the impact of the advanced practitioner role: a practical approach
Lillian Neville1, Juliette Swift
1University of Salford School of Nursing and Midwifery, Frederick Road Campus, Salford M60 6PU, UK. l.neville@salford.ac.uk
Journal of Nursing Management
|April 24, 2012
Summary
Evaluating the advanced practitioner role presents challenges. A case study approach offers a practical solution for demonstrating the value of advanced practice, aiding workforce planning and evidence of impact.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare workforce development
- Advanced practice evaluation
- Health services research
Background:
- The advanced practitioner role is integral to workforce strategy in Northwest England since 2005.
- Capturing concrete evidence of the impact of advanced practitioners has proven difficult.
- Resource constraints necessitate demonstrating the value of healthcare roles and services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify challenges in evaluating the advanced practitioner role.
- To propose a practical solution for assessing the impact of advanced practice.
- To align evaluation methods with current healthcare policy initiatives like QIPP.
Main Methods:
- A critical analysis of existing literature on advanced practitioner role evaluation.
- Development and application of a case study design.
- Consideration of current policy drivers such as Quality, Innovation, Productivity, and Prevention (QIPP).
Main Results:
- Literature review reveals significant challenges and a lack of standardized approaches in evaluating advanced practitioner roles.
- The proposed case study design offers a structured method for organizing and presenting evidence of impact.
- This approach can be adapted to assess the value of various roles within the National Health Service (NHS).
Conclusions:
- Advanced practitioners require specific knowledge and skills to effectively evidence their role's impact.
- Collaboration between managers, workforce planners, and educationalists is crucial.
- Strategic direction and support are essential for advanced practitioners to demonstrate their value within the NHS workforce strategy.
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