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Area of Science:

Nursing
Healthcare Performance Measurement
Quality Improvement

Background:

The impact of nursing on patient outcomes is established at aggregate levels.
Individual nurse performance metrics offer a novel approach to evaluating nursing contributions.
Current literature lacks comprehensive characterization of these metrics.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify and catalog existing literature on measuring individual nurse performance.
To characterize the types and applications of individual nurse performance metrics.

Main Methods:

A scoping review methodology was employed.
The Joanna Briggs Institute's framework guided the review process.

Main Results:

Twelve articles were identified in the literature search.
Key themes included the nascent stage of these metrics, diverse applications, and implications for performance.
Significant variability exists in the development and use of these metrics.

Conclusions:

Individual nurse performance metrics represent an evolving field of study.
There is a need for collaboration between researchers, nurse leaders, and staff nurses to refine these metrics.
Optimized metrics can enhance nursing practice and improve patient care outcomes.