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Isabella Santomauro1, Erika Bassi2, Roberta Sturaro3
1Department of Translational Medicine, University of Piemonte Orientale, Via Solaroli 17, 28100 Novara, Italy.
Introduction:
Historical, geographic, and contextual variation in nursing titles and the multitude of labels for different roles have hindered the creation of a clear map outlining nursing roles in home care settings for older people.
Objective:
This scoping review aimed to explore the literature on nurses' roles in home care for older people.
Methods:
A literature search was conducted using Embase, CINAHL, and Medline by two independent reviewers.
Results:
Out of 1973 references, 14 studies from eight countries were included, primarily from the United Kingdom (n = 6), the United States (n = 2), and Italy (n = 2). Twelve distinct nursing roles were identified, addressing health issues such as cardiovascular disease, mental health disorders, and diabetes. The most frequent nursing activities performed were assessment-related (32%).
Conclusion:
The findings indicate the presence of diverse nursing roles in home care and highlight the significant heterogeneity in nursing activities performed.
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