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How obstetric/gynecologic nurse practitioners make practice changes: a national study.

J S Flowers, J T Gay, E B Buckner

    Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
    |October 1, 1989
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    Obstetric/gynecologic nurse practitioners (OGNPs) primarily use continuing education meetings for practice change information. They also rely on discussions with colleagues and journals to stay current in their field.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Practice
    • Evidence-Based Practice
    • Continuing Professional Development

    Background:

    • Obstetric/gynecologic nurse practitioners (OGNPs) play a vital role in women's healthcare.
    • Keeping OGNPs' practice current with the latest medical advancements is crucial for quality patient care.
    • Understanding the sources that drive practice change in this profession is essential.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the primary sources of information that influence practice change among obstetric/gynecologic nurse practitioners (OGNPs).
    • To identify the methods OGNPs utilize to update their clinical practices and integrate new knowledge.

    Main Methods:

    • A national survey was conducted among a random sample of 1000 currently certified obstetric/gynecologic nurse practitioners (OGNPs).

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  • Data collection focused on identifying the resources and interactions that lead to modifications in clinical practice.

    • Main Results:

    • Continuing education meetings were identified as the most significant source for practice change information.
    • Discussions with physicians and fellow nurse practitioners (NPs) were also key information channels.
    • Accessing nursing and medical journals played a notable role in informing practice updates.

    Conclusions:

    • Obstetric/gynecologic nurse practitioners (OGNPs) actively engage in continuous learning to enhance their practice.
    • A diverse range of resources, including formal education, peer interaction, and literature review, supports ongoing professional development and practice currency.