Clarification and development of advanced practice roles in a Swiss French university hospital: an action research study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The evolving healthcare landscape emphasizes the need for health systems to adapt to growing complexities, with new models of care enabling healthcare providers to optimize their scope of practice and coordination of care. Despite increasing interest in advanced practice, confusion persists regarding the roles and scopes of practice of healthcare providers, exacerbated by variations in regulations and titles. We sought to clarify the differences between specialized healthcare professionals, practitioners, and clinical specialists; to describe their roles; and to propose initiatives aimed at supporting the implementation of advanced practice within a university hospital.

Methods

An action research design was conducted in a Swiss university hospital by the deputy he

SUBMITTER: Machado PT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11753075 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature