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Enhancing the autonomy of Indian nurses
Meena Putturaj1, N S Prashanth2
1Research Officer, Institute of Public Health, 250, 2 C Main, 2 C Cross, Girinagar I Phase, Bangalore 560 085, India,. meenaputturaj@gmail.com.
Indian Journal of Medical Ethics
|June 9, 2017
Summary
Independent nursing practice, including nurse practitioners (NPs), shows promise for improved health outcomes globally. However, India
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Nursing Practice
- Primary Healthcare
Background:
- Globally, nurses with advanced training are recognized as independent professionals.
- Evidence suggests independent nursing practice improves health outcomes.
- The concept of independent nursing practice is gaining traction in Indian health policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the policy environment for nurse practitioners (NPs) in India.
- To explore the potential for independent nursing practice within India's healthcare system.
Main Methods:
- Policy environment assessment for NPs in India.
- Analysis of the current doctor-centered health system.
Main Results:
- Conditions for independent nursing practice in India are not yet established.
- The current policy environment does not support the introduction of robust NP roles in primary healthcare.
Conclusions:
- Conceptualizing health stewardship anew is necessary, considering the nursing profession.
- India's current health system structure presents barriers to independent nursing practice.
- Further policy development is required to facilitate the integration of NPs into primary healthcare.
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