[Collaboration between advanced practice nurses and physicians: a tool to enhance the care offered]

Area of Science:

• Healthcare policy
• Nursing practice
• Health services research

Background:

• The role of advanced practice nursing (APN) in France is currently under development and definition.
• Early models of APN were primarily situated in primary care settings, exemplified by the Asalée association.
• Recent university graduates are increasingly oriented towards specialized hospital-based APN roles.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the evolving landscape of advanced practice nursing in France.
• To highlight the integration of APNs into multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• To examine the factors influencing the collaboration between physicians and APNs.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative analysis of the current state of APN in France.
• Review of existing primary care models and university graduate orientations.
• Examination of skill acquisition and legal frameworks supporting APN roles.

Main Results:

• The APN role in France is transitioning from primary care to specialized hospital settings.
• APNs are focused on improving patient care experiences through enhanced coordination.
• New skills and a supportive legal framework are facilitating physician-APN collaboration.

Conclusions:

• Advanced practice nursing in France is a dynamic field with significant potential for growth.
• The collaborative synergy between doctors and APNs is crucial for optimizing patient care and meeting local health needs.
• The structured development of APN roles promises to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the French healthcare system.