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Components, Implementation, and Outcomes of a Nursing Professional Practice Model: A Systematic Review
Wendy Hamilton1, Mariyam Javed, Judy Orina
1Evans Community Army Hospital, Fort Carson, Colorado (MAJ Hamilton); School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham (Ms Javed, Drs Campbell and Patrician, and COL Swiger); Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington (Ms Orina, Dr McCarthy, and COL Swiger); Geneva Foundation, Tacoma, Washington (Mss Orina and Pierce); 96th Medical Group, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida (Ms Williams); US Army Nurse Corps, Fort Sam Houston, Texas (COL Foots); US Naval Surface Force Atlantic, Norfolk, Virginia (CDR Levenson); Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California (LCDR Robins); and Regional Health Command-Central, Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, Texas (LTC Hodson).
This systematic review provides 12 evidence-based recommendations for developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing professional practice models (PPMs). Findings offer guidance for healthcare facilities seeking to optimize nurse and patient outcomes through strategic PPMs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Nursing professional practice models (PPMs) are recognized for improving nurse and patient outcomes.
- Uncertainty exists regarding optimal PPM components, implementation strategies, and outcome evaluation.
Approach:
- A systematic literature review was conducted to investigate components, implementation, and outcomes of nursing PPMs.
- 37 articles were included to synthesize current evidence.
Key Points:
- The review identified key components and implementation strategies for nursing PPMs.
- Evidence supports the positive impact of PPMs on nurse and patient outcomes.
- 12 recommendations were developed for creating, implementing, and evaluating nursing PPMs.
Conclusions:
- Findings offer practical guidance for healthcare leaders developing or revising nursing PPMs.
- This review highlights the strategic value of nursing PPMs in modern healthcare settings.
- The recommendations aim to enhance the effectiveness of nursing PPMs.
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