How acceptable are primary health care nurse practitioners to Australian consumers?

Parker, Rhian; Forrest, Laura; Ward, Nathaniel; McCracken, James Andrew; Cox, Darlene; Derrett, J. Duncan M.

doi:10.1016/j.colegn.2012.03.001

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“…This situation of imprecision of nurses' real duties in primary health care is not specific of the Brazilian territory, as it was also pointed out in Canada (12) , Australia (13) , Bahrein (14) , and Ireland (15) , where there is not yet delimitation of the activities of nurses in this area. This weakens this category's social and professional recognition (6) , showing that the problem is the specification of the professional identity of nurses in primary health care, present in the Brazilian and international context.…”

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Identity of primary health care nurses: perception of "doing everything"

Fernandes

Silva

et al. 2018

Rev. Bras. Enferm.

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Objective: To analyze, in the speeches of nurses, the habitus that conforms their professional identity in the primary health care area. Method: Qualitative study, carried out from March to October 2015, with nurses of primary healthcare units in the cities of Cajazeiras, in the state of Paraíba, and Maracanaú, in the state of Ceará. Data were collected by means of semi-structured interviews, and analyzed through discourse analysis. Results: Nurses, in their practice and perception, perceive that professional identity is linked to the meaning that involves the word "everything". This situation constitutes a habitus that directs the range of daily actions, often distant from the profession's core of knowledge. Final considerations: Trying to be and do everything in primary health care involves negative repercussions in the professional identity of nurses. Strategic guidance is necessary in order to achieve and embrace elements that reflect the essence of this category.

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Identity of primary health care nurses: perception of "doing everything"

Fernandes

Silva

et al. 2018

Rev. Bras. Enferm.

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“…This contributes to uncertainty in understanding the scope and extent of NP practice. Confounding this is the nomenclature of ‘Practice Nurse’, a Registered Nurse who gives care with a general medical practitioner and who does not have the advanced practice nursing qualifications of the NP (Parker et al, ). Consideration by national nursing and medical professional bodies to unite in the definition of the scope of practice for NPs would potentially contribute greatly to more comprehensive public understanding and acceptance of the role.…”

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Reasons for choosing or refusing care from a nurse practitioner: Results from a national population‐based survey

Craswell

Dwyer

2019

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Aim To understand the public's willingness or lack thereof, to be seen and treated by a nurse practitioner (NP) as the first point of contact when accessing healthcare services. Design This cross‐sectional, population‐based survey study used computer assisted telephone interviewing to elicit public opinions on the topic. Methods Data were collected in July and August 2015 from calls randomly placed to Australian households. Survey questions were developed from previous surveys and pilot tested. Summative content analysis was used to analyse open‐ended responses. Results Most respondents were always, or in some situations, willing to receive care from a nurse practitioner. The main themes identified from those willing to be seen by a nurse practitioner in any situation were, (a) appropriately qualified nurse practitioners, (b) the knowledge and experience to refer on if necessary. Description of situations from those unwilling to be seen by a nurse practitioner related to concern about appropriate care in a life‐threatening condition. Conclusion Respondents unwilling to consider any care from a nurse practitioner or care in an emergency situation, reveal a lack of understanding of their role in the wider healthcare team. As the number of nurse practitioners increase, professional groups and community awareness programmes should be focused on explaining and promoting their essential role. Impact This study addresses the increasing healthcare requirements of ageing populations through understanding acceptance by society to the provision of care from health professionals other than medical practitioners. Most respondents were willing to be seen by a nurse practitioner for all or most of their healthcare needs. Lack of understanding of their scope of practice and role in the wider healthcare team, particularly in emergency situations, was reflected in responses. Those who would refuse care from a NP were in the minority. Appropriateness and acceptability of the roles of health professionals to provide quality care collaboration need consideration by policy makers.

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“…Essa problemática também é apontada no Canadá (11) , Austrália (12) , Bahrein (13) e Irlanda (14) , onde ainda não há uma delimitação do papel do enfermeiro nesse cená-ria de atuação, o que fragiliza o reconhecimento social e profissional dessa categoria.…”

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Modelo comboio para suporte familiar pelo enfermeiro na atenção básica: estudo descritivo

et al. 2016

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RESUMOObjetivo: investigar a troca de suporte relacionado ao cuidado na saúde entre a família, inserida no centro do modelo comboio, e o enfermeiro da Atenção Básica. Método: estudo descritivo, realizado com 30 usuários da Atenção Básica de Maracanaú/CE, em julho de 2014. Recorreu-se ao Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo para organização dos dados e ao modelo comboio para visualização do suporte exercido pelo profissional.Resultado: o enfermeiro é referência secundária de suporte às famílias; suas ações são restritas às unidades de saúde, demonstrando papel equivocado de suas atribuições, além de terem como foco as atividades de orientação. Discussão: há distanciamento do enfermeiro em relação às famílias assistidas, como também influências do modelo médico hegemônico, que distanciam o enfermeiro da apropriação de suas reais atribuições. Conclusão: o enfermeiro é desvalorizado e apontado como referência secundária na relação com as famílias para resolver problemas de saúde.

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How acceptable are primary health care nurse practitioners to Australian consumers?

Cited by 75 publications

References 15 publications

Identity of primary health care nurses: perception of "doing everything"

Identity of primary health care nurses: perception of "doing everything"

Reasons for choosing or refusing care from a nurse practitioner: Results from a national population‐based survey

Modelo comboio para suporte familiar pelo enfermeiro na atenção básica: estudo descritivo

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