Involvement of Advanced Practice Nurse in the Management of Geriatric Conditions: Examples from Different Countries

Area of Science:

• Geriatric Medicine
• Nursing Practice

Background:

• Global healthcare systems face increasing demand, particularly with a growing elderly population.
• There is a significant shortage of healthcare professionals trained in geriatrics.
• Early detection and management of geriatric conditions like frailty and cognitive decline can prevent disability.

Purpose of the Study:

• To emphasize the critical need for advanced practice nurses (APN) in managing geriatric conditions.
• To explore the expanding roles and contributions of APNs in healthcare.
• To address the scattered evidence and lack of synthesized models for APN geriatric practice.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and synthesis of existing evidence on advanced practice nursing in geriatrics.
• Analysis of current models of APN supervision and collaboration.
• Identification of key geriatric conditions managed by APNs.

Main Results:

• Advanced practice nurses (APN) play a vital role in addressing the deficit in geriatric care.
• Expanded APN roles have shown improvements in healthcare quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Evidence on APN practice models in geriatrics is fragmented, hindering a clear understanding.

Conclusions:

• Advanced practice nurses (APN) are essential for effective management of geriatric conditions.
• There is a need for better synthesis and visualization of APN practice models in geriatrics.
• Integrating APNs more effectively can help alleviate healthcare system strain and improve outcomes for older adults.