Exploring the perceived role and impact of the nurse consultant

Ryan, Sarah; Hassell, Andrew; Thwaites, Cath; Manley, Kim; Home, Diane

doi:10.1002/msc.87

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“…2005), patients feeling prepared for treatment (James & McPhail 2008) and being satisfied with explanations or the new clinic overall (Pottle 2005, Tonkin 2007). Similar broad positive outcomes in patient experiences and satisfaction with care were described qualitatively, although only two collected data directly from patients (Ryan et al. 2006, Tough 2006).…”

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“…Qualitative studies often involved collecting data from nurse consultants ( n = 5), the nurse consultant plus their stakeholders ( n = 6), or only professional stakeholders ( n = 4). Only two studies involved patients, one exclusively (Tough 2006) and in another patients and staff were interviewed (Ryan et al. 2006).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Amongst each study design there was some evidence of social validity in terms of the acceptability and value of the intervention or nurse consultant amongst patients (Porrett & McGrath 2003, Marshall et al. 2005, Ryan et al. 2006, Tough 2006, James & Eastwood 2007, Tonkin 2007, James & McPhail 2008, Mason 2009).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Evaluation of the impact of nurse consultant roles in the United Kingdom: a mixed method systematic literature review

Kennedy

McDonnell

Gerrish

et al. 2011

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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kennedy f., mcdonnell a., gerrish k., howarth a., pollard c. & redman j. (2011) Evaluation of the impact of nurse consultant roles in the United Kingdom: a mixed method systematic literature review. Journal of Advanced Nursing 68(4), 721–742. Abstract Aim. This paper reports a mixed methods systematic review examining the impact of nurse consultant roles in adult healthcare settings, with a view to identifying indicators for demonstrating their impact on patient and professional outcomes. Background. Nurse consultants were introduced in England in 2000 with the intention to achieve better outcomes for patients by improving quality and services. Previous studies have investigated the impact of nurse consultants, but attempts to amalgamate this evidence have been methodologically limited. Since these reviews were published, the importance of demonstrating the contribution of nurse consultants has prompted new research. A robust review of the evidence is now required. Data sources. A broad search strategy was adapted for eight databases. Grey literature was sought from various sources. Review methods. Quantitative and qualitative studies were included. Study quality was assessed using appropriate instruments. Cross‐study synthesis combined the quantitative and qualitative findings in relation to the dimensions of impact identified. Measures of impact were mapped against a framework for assessing clinical and professional outcomes. Results. Thirty‐six studies were included. The findings suggest a largely positive influence of nurse consultants on a range of clinical and professional outcomes, which map onto the proposed framework of impact. However, there was very little robust evidence and the methodological quality of studies was often weak. Conclusion. Further robust research is required to explore nurse consultants’ impact on patient and professional outcomes. The proposed framework for assessing impact could be used to guide future research and assist nurse consultants assess their impact.

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Evaluation of the impact of nurse consultant roles in the United Kingdom: a mixed method systematic literature review

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Gerrish

et al. 2011

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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“…Patients underlined the nurse's medical and technical competence as important factors in comprehensive care that forms the basis of the nursing duties, and her/his knowledge of nursing is an extra dimension. Patients value the nurse's holistic view, which is the basis of nursing care (Ryan et al ., ). Furthermore, nurses and physicians have different perspectives and duties, thus complementing each other.…”

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Patients' experiences of a nurse‐led rheumatology clinic in Sweden: A qualitative study

Larsson

Bergman

Fridlund

et al. 2012

Nursing & Health Sciences

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In this study, patients' experiences of a nurse-led rheumatology clinic for those undergoing biological therapy are discussed. The study had an explorative design, based on a qualitative content analysis with an inductive approach. Strategic sampling was used in order to achieve variations in experiences of a nurse-led clinic. Interviews were conducted with 20 participants, and the analysis resulted in the theme "the nurse-led rheumatology clinic provided added value to patient care". The participants' experiences of the encounter with the nurse led to a sense of security (due to competence and accessibility), familiarity (due to confirmation and sensitivity), and participation (due to exchange of information and involvement). Replacing every second visit to a rheumatologist with one to a nurse added value to the rheumatology care, making it more complete. Nurses and rheumatologists complemented each other, as they approached patients from different perspectives. This study suggests that a nurse-led rheumatology clinic adds value to the quality of care for patients in rheumatology units.

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“…[44] This result is consistent with our research, but in contrast, Ryan et al stated that patients express their satisfaction with nursing consultation. [45] Woodward et al also stated that even the reluctance of patients to refer to a hospital for physicians’ visits and fatigue of multiple visits make the nursing consultation role more crucial for patients. [41] Considering the importance of nursing consultation role in health promotion, and reducing costs, it seems that this role in nursing needs to be more valued.…”

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Nurses' consultative role to health promotion in patients with chronic diseases

Yousefi

Ziaee

Golshiri

2019

J Edu Health Promot

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Exploring the perceived role and impact of the nurse consultant

Abstract: The NC role had impacted on service development and culture in the instigation of a chronic musculoskeletal pain service and leadership and education activities. Patients experienced the holistic nature of the role.

Cited by 12 publications

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Evaluation of the impact of nurse consultant roles in the United Kingdom: a mixed method systematic literature review

Evaluation of the impact of nurse consultant roles in the United Kingdom: a mixed method systematic literature review

Patients' experiences of a nurse‐led rheumatology clinic in Sweden: A qualitative study

Nurses' consultative role to health promotion in patients with chronic diseases

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