Outcome Indicators for Evaluating Interventions by Advanced Practice Nurses Specialising in Acute Pain: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To identify outcome indicators to evaluate interventions delivered by advanced practice nurses specialising in acute pain as reported in the scientific literature.

Design

Scoping review.

Data sources

Three databases (PubMed, Scopus and CINAHL) were systematically searched in December 2023 to identify studies published between 1996 and 2023.

Review methods

Search results were managed through the Rayyan platform. Two review authors independently performed data selection and extraction, and a third reviewer resolved conflicts.

Results

The search identified 1263 studies. After screening titles and abstracts, 14 full-text studies were selected for data extraction and analysis. These studies encompassed a variety of designs, including randomised controlled

SUBMITTER: Barroso-Castano P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12006665 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature