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Parish nursing: advancing practice nursing. Model for healthier communities
1Doctoral Program, School of Nursing, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, USA.
Advanced Practice Nursing Quarterly
|April 1, 1997
Summary
Parish nursing, a community-based model for advanced practice nurses (APNs), offers a unique approach to healthcare reform. This consumer-oriented system fosters public-private partnerships to promote healthier communities.
Area of Science:
- Community Health Nursing
- Healthcare Reform Models
- Faith Community Nursing
Background:
- Advanced practice nurses (APNs) are vital in adapting to evolving healthcare landscapes.
- Healthcare reform necessitates innovative, community-focused nursing practices.
- Parish nursing emerges as a specialized model within community-based APN practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the models, context, and practice of parish nursing.
- To highlight challenges in evaluating parish nursing outcomes.
- To discuss research and educational implications for parish nursing.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of the parish nursing model.
- Exploration of its community-based context.
- Identification of outcome evaluation challenges.
Main Results:
- Parish nursing is a consumer-oriented delivery system within faith communities.
- It fosters public-private partnerships.
- Challenges exist in measuring the impact and outcomes of parish nursing.
Conclusions:
- Parish nursing represents a significant practice model for APNs.
- It enables APNs to contribute to community health improvement.
- Further research and education are needed to optimize parish nursing practice and evaluation.