Identifying the landscape and contribution of advanced nurse practitioners in supporting healthcare provision in Ireland in the 21st century: An integrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Ireland the role of advanced nurse practitioner has developed significantly since 2001. This evolution is rooted in the growing recognition of the need for highly skilled nursing professionals to address complex healthcare demands and improve patient outcomes.

Objective

To scope the landscape and identify the effect of advanced nurse practitioners on healthcare provision in Ireland.

Design

A systematic search of eight academic databases (CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, Scopus, Medline and Academic Search Complete, Cochrane, Web of Science) relevant to nursing and health care were performed.

Settings

Nursing care environment.

Participants

Advanced nurse practitioners delivering care.

Methods

A pre-defined systematic search of eight academic

SUBMITTER: Doody O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11867301 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature