Characterising the outcomes, impacts and implementation challenges of advanced clinical practice roles in the UK: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In response to demographic and health system pressures, the development of non-medical advanced clinical practice (ACP) roles is a key component of National Health Service workforce transformation policy in the UK. This review was undertaken to establish a baseline of evidence on ACP roles and their outcomes, impacts and implementation challenges across the UK.

Design

A scoping review was undertaken following JBI methodological guidance.

Methods

13 online databases (Medline, CINAHL, ASSIA, Embase, HMIC, AMED, Amber, OT seeker, PsycINFO, PEDro, SportDiscus, Osteopathic Research and PenNutrition) and grey literature sources were searched from 2005 to 2020. Data extraction, charting and summary was guided by the PEPPA-Plus framework. The review was undertaken

SUBMITTER: Evans C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8344309 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature