A survey of nurse practitioner perceptions of integration into acute care organisations across one region in Ireland.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The purpose of the study was to explore nurse practitioner perceptions of integration practices in acute hospitals across one health care region in Ireland.

Background

A recent Department of Health National policy towards developing a critical mass of nurse practitioners was implemented across Ireland. Successful integration of nurse practitioner roles is integral to the success of the service and sustainability of the roles for the long term.

Method

An electronic survey was circulated to a convenience sample of 85 nurse practitioners across a single, acute health care region in Ireland.

Results

Sixty-six (78%) of nurse practitioners participated. A standardized governance structure was reported by 24 (36%) participants. Thirty-two (48%) participants expres

SUBMITTER: Ryder M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9314621 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature