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An Exploratory Descriptive Study on Task Shifting in East Africa
1Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Baylor University, Dallas, Texas.
ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|May 6, 2016
Summary
Nurse leaders in East Africa experienced role conflicts due to expanded responsibilities from task shifting. This highlights a need for better alignment between training, scope of practice, and new health system demands.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Leadership
- Global Health
- Health Workforce Development
Background:
- Task shifting expands nurses' roles in resource-limited settings.
- Effective implementation requires understanding nurse leader perceptions.
- East African nations face complex healthcare challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurse leader perceptions of expanded roles via task shifting in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
- To inform educational and training strategies for task shifting initiatives.
- To identify challenges faced by nurse leaders in new roles.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study exploring perceptions of nurse leaders.
- Focus on countries with complex health systems and limited resources.
- Data collection from nurse leaders in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Main Results:
- Nurse leaders reported conflicting roles and expectations.
- Perceived roles were often inconsistent with their preparation and scope of practice.
- Challenges arose from the gap between training and expanded responsibilities.
Conclusions:
- Task shifting implementation requires careful consideration of role clarity and preparation.
- Educational and professional development support is crucial for nurses in expanded roles.
- Addressing role incongruence is vital for effective healthcare delivery in East Africa.
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