UK advanced practice nurses' experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of the study was to understand the experiences of advanced practice nurses (APNs) in the UK during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in relation to safety, shortages and retention.

Design

A cross-sectional, mixed-methods survey.

Setting

APNs in any UK setting.

Participants

The survey was sent to an existing UK-wide cohort of APNs. 124 APNs responded (51%).

Results

UK-based APNs in this study reported shortages of staff (51%) and personal protective equipment (PPE) (68%) during the first 3 months of the coronavirus outbreak. Almost half (47%) had considered leaving their job over the same 3 months. Despite difficulties, there were reports of positive changes to working practice that have enhanced care.

Conclusion

UK APNs re

SUBMITTER: Wood E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7969757 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature