A qualitative study of collaboration in general practice: understanding the general practice nurse's role

Abstract

Identification of key issues around understanding the nurses' role may help inform strategies that improve collaboration and workplace relations.

Nurse-delivered interventions for mental health in primary care: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

“…While in the United Kingdom and New Zealand nurses have been employed within general practice for many years, in countries like Australia multidisciplinary primary care is a more recent model of care (15). Subsequently, the GPN role is somewhat variable internationally, shaped by the primary care system in each country, the degree of collaboration between primary care team members and the nature of nursing development (16). Although some GPNs may have specialty experience or qualifications this is not generally a requirement for these roles.…”

Are Australian general practice nurses underutilised?: An examination of current roles and task satisfaction

“…A key finding of this study was that only slightly more than half of the participants had actually spoken with their employing general practitioners about extending their clinical practice. This lack of discussion about roles and scope of practice within the primary care team has been previously reported (Halcomb, Ashley, et al, 2018;McInnes et al, 2017). It highlights the importance of developing and implementing capacity building strategies to enhance GPNs' confidence in their professional status and promote proactive negotiation about roles and working conditions (Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation., 2014).…”

“…Unlike their acute care colleagues who work for large organisations, nurses employed in general practice work for either small businesses or corporate practice chains. The nature of this employment likely impacts on the role of GPNs, as they navigate the preferences of individual employers, restrictions placed by funding models and the limitations of their education to work in this kind of environment (Afzali et al, 2014;Crossman et al, 2016;Joyce et al, 2011;McInnes et al, 2017;Pascoe et al, 2005;Patterson, 2000).…”

Nursing wound care practices in Haiti: facilitators and barriers to quality care

“…Delegation of care by physicians has been shown to limit collaboration and professional development and to affect nursing practice (Mcinnes et al. ). Unequal power and lack of understanding, respect and communication between the professions have been identified as key factors affecting nurse–physician collaboration (Tang et al.…”

“…Clarifying nurses’ roles may also enhance nursing practice and inter‐professional collaboration, increase patient safety and ultimately improve efficiency and quality of care (Mcinnes et al. ).…”