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Exploring Discrimination Experienced Among Pediatric-Focused Nurse Practitioners: Implications for Practice,
Summary
Everyday discrimination is common among pediatric nurse practitioners (NPs). Further research is needed to understand its impact on NP well-being and child health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Professionals
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Discrimination negatively impacts healthcare professionals' health and well-being.
- Understanding everyday discrimination is crucial for healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore experiences of everyday discrimination among pediatric-focused nurse practitioners (NPs).
Main Methods:
- Utilized the validated 10-item Everyday Discrimination Scale (EDS).
- Collected demographic data alongside EDS responses.
- Employed frequency and descriptive statistics for analysis.
Main Results:
- Discrimination experiences were reported ubiquitously within the study sample.
- The study sample exhibited greater diversity than the general pediatric-focused NP workforce.
- The sample included a higher proportion of academic and pediatric acute care NPs.
Conclusions:
- Discrimination experiences among pediatric NPs warrant further investigation.
- Research should focus on the links between discrimination, burnout, well-being, and pediatric patient health outcomes.
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