Building an International Partnership to Develop Advanced Practice Nurses in Anesthesia Settings: Using a Theory-Driven Approach

Abstract

The International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists is calling for international collaboration to develop advanced nursing practice in anesthesia settings globally. However, international collaboration is challenging. Limited information is available about what process and factors specifically lead to a successful international collaboration partnership. This article aimed to describe a theoretical and empirical base that can be used to build and maintain long-term international partnerships. The Theoretical Framework of Developing International Partnerships was developed, which comprises seven interrelated concepts including partnerships, collaborations, environment, structure, process for collaborating, outcomes, and sustainability. It was used to guide an equitable horizontal collaboration partnership to develop anesthesia nursing care in local culture and context. Five major challenges were identified during the collaboration process. Sixty-six strategies were developed to facilitate collaboration using the theoretical framework. This work can inform others in establishing an international collaboration and partnership in advancing nursing knowledge and culturally congruent health care delivery.

International networking guidelines for nurses

“…In a 2019 study, Hu and colleagues noted that the availability of internal and external grants had made it possible for the researchers involved with a global anesthesia project to travel to events and related conferences 11. The present authors' Brockport International Peru trips and work with Sacred Valley Health offer current examples of mutually beneficial collaboration and resource-sharing.…”

“…10 Additionally, international collaboration among nurses may include meeting potential partners, accessing job opportunities, sharing common clinical and academic work, and improving understanding of the domestic and international regulations that govern clinical practices and procedures, as well as increased education, research, and scholarship opportunities. 7,[10][11][12][13] Networking methods Many methods are available for international networking, both virtually and in person. One common practice involves use of social media platforms.…”

International networking guidelines for nurses

“…In a 2019 study, Hu and colleagues noted that the availability of internal and external grants had made it possible for the researchers involved with a global anesthesia project to travel to events and related conferences. 11 The present authors' Brockport International Peru trips and work with Sacred Valley Health offer current examples of mutually beneficial collaboration and resource-sharing. For these trips, the authors developed a homestay program that allowed for culturally meaningful exchanges of language, food, and customs between the students and their Peruvian hosts and ultimately reduced the cost of travel.…”

“…10 Additionally, international collaboration among nurses may include meeting potential partners, accessing job opportunities, sharing common clinical and academic work, and improving understanding of the domestic and international regulations that govern clinical practices and procedures, as well as increased education, research, and scholarship opportunities. 7,[10][11][12][13] Networking methods Many methods are available for international networking, both virtually and in person. One common practice involves use of social media platforms.…”