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  • Healthcare Policy

Background:

  • The role of nurses in acute care settings has expanded significantly due to reduced junior doctor hours.
  • This expansion of nursing roles in hospitals is well-documented in medical literature.
  • However, the parallel and often unacknowledged changes in nursing roles within nursing homes are not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and document the new roles and responsibilities being assumed by nurses in nursing home environments.
  • To bring attention to the often-overlooked professional development and challenges faced by nursing home nurses.
  • To provide a basis for further research into the impact of these role changes on patient care and nursing staff.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research approach.
  • Semi-structured interviews with nursing home staff.
  • Analysis of nursing practice in long-term care facilities.

Main Results:

  • Nurses in nursing homes are undertaking tasks previously performed by doctors and other healthcare professionals.
  • Increased responsibility for clinical decision-making and patient management.
  • Significant adaptation and skill development required by nursing staff in these settings.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing roles in nursing homes are expanding significantly, mirroring but often exceeding changes in acute care.
  • These evolving responsibilities require greater recognition, support, and professional development opportunities for nursing home nurses.
  • Failure to acknowledge these changes may impact the quality of care and staff retention in long-term care settings.