Workforce experience of the implementation of an advanced clinical practice framework in England: a mixed methods evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aims to understand how the implementation of the advanced clinical practice framework in England (2017) was experienced by the workforce to check assumptions for a national workforce modelling project. The advanced clinical practice framework was introduced in England in 2017 by Health Education England to clarify the role of advanced practice in the National Health Service.

Methods

As part of a large-scale workforce modelling project, a self-completed questionnaire was distributed via the Association of Advanced Practice Educators UK aimed at those studying to be an Advanced Clinical Practitioner or who are practicing at this level in order to check assumptions. Semi-structured phone interviews were carried out with this same group. Questionnaires were

SUBMITTER: Lawler J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7713001 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature