biostudies-literatureBasinska KSwiss National Science FoundationEbnet-StiftungEbnet Stiftung Swiss National Science FoundationSwiss Nursing Science Foundation742-754https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC7894469biostudies-literatureUnknown77(2)<h4>Aim</h4>To define both competencies and envisaged outcomes for registered nurses in expanded roles in Swiss nursing homes to be implemented and evaluated within a new model of care.<h4>Background</h4>In regions where Advanced Practice Nurses are rare or absent, registered nurses take up clinical leadership and expanded roles. To allow effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of these nurses, stakeholders need a shared understanding of the competencies they require and what outcomes they should achieve.<h4>Design</h4>RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method - a modified Delphi method.<h4>Methods</h4>A critical literature review and case studies were conducted to identify possible competencies and outcomes for registered nurses in expanded roles. In 2017, a two-round rating process anJournal of advanced nursingRegistered nurses in expanded roles improve care in nursing homes: Swiss perspective based on the modified Delphi method.PMC7894469407440_1674582165-2017407440Basinska KSimon MZeller AWellens NIHZuniga FKressig RWfalseRegistered nurses in expanded roles improve care in nursing homes: Swiss perspective based on the modified Delphi method.<h4>Aim</h4>To define both competencies and envisaged outcomes for registered nurses in expanded roles in Swiss nursing homes to be implemented and evaluated within a new model of care.<h4>Background</h4>In regions where Advanced Practice Nurses are rare or absent, registered nurses take up clinical leadership and expanded roles. To allow effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of these nurses, stakeholders need a shared understanding of the competencies they require and what outcomes they should achieve.<h4>Design</h4>RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method - a modified Delphi method.<h4>Methods</h4>A critical literature review and case studies were conducted to identify possible competencies and outcomes for registered nurses in expanded roles. In 2017, a two-round rating process an2021-01-01T00:00:00Z2021 Feb2026-05-08T15:28:42.851Z2021-03-05T09:09:17ZS-EPMC78944693322226910.1111/jan.14644