Nurses' experiences and perceptions of running nurse-led clinics: A scoping review
- Journal Title
- International Journal of Nursing Practice
- Publication Type
- Online publication before print
- Abstract
- AIM: To explore what is known about nurses' experiences and perceptions of running nurse-led clinics. BACKGROUND: Nurse-led clinics were established to address health care needs. In collaboration with medical practitioners, advanced practice nurses may take a selected group of patients and manage their ongoing healthcare independently. Their experiences in running nurse-led clinics directly impact patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. DESIGN: Scoping review of the peer-reviewed literature. DATA SOURCE: Systematic search through CINAHL, Medline, PsycINFO and Web of Science databases from January 2010 to September 2023. REVIEW METHODS: This scoping review is guided by the updated methodological guidance for the conduct of scoping review from Joanna Briggs Institute. RESULTS: Of 2747 retrieved articles, 15 were included in this review. Synthesis of the findings revealed that nurses believed implementing nurse-led clinics was beneficial to themselves, patients, and healthcare systems. However, they faced challenges in running nurse-led clinics, including insufficient support, teamwork obstacles and lack of role recognition. CONCLUSION: Nurses need to be proactive in promoting their clinics and overcoming challenges. Healthcare organizations are responsible for creating a positive culture to support nurse-led services. Future research should focus on ways to increase global awareness of nurse-led clinics.
- Keywords
- advanced practice nurse; experience; nurses; nurse‐led clinic; nurse‐led services; perception; scoping review
- Department(s)
- Academic Nursing
- Publisher's Version
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ijn.13285
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