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Manoel Vieira de Miranda Neto1, Talita Rewa1, Valéria Marli Leonello1
1Universidade de São Paulo, School of Nursing, Postgraduate Program in Nursing. São Paulo, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|March 22, 2018
Summary
Advanced practice nursing (APN) shows promise in Brazilian primary health care, particularly within the family health strategy. Further research is needed to define APN roles and training to overcome implementation challenges.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Public Health
- Health Policy
Background:
- Primary health care in Brazil faces challenges in optimizing nursing roles.
- Advanced practice nursing (APN) offers potential solutions for enhancing primary care delivery.
- The implementation of APN in Brazil requires further exploration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To reflect on the role of advanced practice nursing (APN) within the Brazilian primary health care system.
- To analyze scientific literature and discussions regarding APN implementation in Brazil.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of scientific productions on APN.
- Analysis of discussions concerning APN implementation.
Main Results:
- Favorable opportunities for APN exist in Brazilian primary health care, especially within the Family Health Strategy.
- Professional master's and nurse residency programs are effective training grounds for APN.
- Key challenges include standardizing APN roles and minimum training requirements.
Conclusions:
- Further research is essential to understand APN perspectives, facilitators, and barriers in Brazil.
- Determining population health needs and expectations regarding APN is crucial for successful integration.
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