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The advanced practice nurse and physician relationship: considerations for practice
1Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Inc., Department of Pediatrics, Hayward, California, USA.
Advanced Practice Nursing Quarterly
|July 1, 1996
Summary
Physician and advanced practice nurse (APN) relationships are evolving with healthcare changes. Key factors influencing this dynamic include employment conditions, physician perceptions, and role definition, requiring ongoing dialogue for successful collaboration.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Practice
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Background:
- Traditional physician-nurse relationships have faced challenges.
- Healthcare delivery changes are creating new opportunities for advanced practice nurses (APNs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the factors influencing the evolving relationship between physicians and APNs.
- To identify strategies for developing and maintaining positive interprofessional relationships.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of employment conditions and physician perceptions.
- Examination of role definition and scope of practice for APNs.
- Discussion of practice evaluation mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Physician perceptions and commitment to role preservation are primary influences.
- Defining the APN role, scope of practice, and evaluation methods are secondary factors.
- Ongoing dialogue and strategic approaches are essential.
Conclusions:
- Successful integration of APNs requires addressing physician perspectives and clearly defining roles.
- Strategic communication and collaboration are vital for optimizing interprofessional dynamics in healthcare.