Impact of the development and implementation of APN-roles on healthcare delivery in selected departments at the University Hospital Salzburg (UKS)
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: To address the challenges in healthcare, the first Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) were introduced at the University Hospital Salzburg (UKS) in 2017. The planned study explores the impact of
Sponsors
Uniklinikum Salzburg
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: APNs: -Assumption of the APN-role before January 1, 2023 -A minimum of 75% of the contracted working time must be spent performing APN-related duties. -Master's degree -Completion of a leadership training program Registered Nurses, Nurse Assistants, Nurse Managers, Physicians: -APN meets inclusion criteria -Participant has been working in the department for six months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -If the APN does not meet the inclusion criteria, the corresponding departments, units, and associated staff members will be excluded. -Nurse Assistants with 1 year education -Allied health professionals (e.g. physiotherapists, speech and language therapists)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary aim of the study is to explore the clinical, professional, and organizational impact of the development and implementation of Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) roles in selected departments at the University Hospital Salzburg, from the perspectives of APNs, nursing staff (registered nurses and nursing assistants), nursing management (including senior and deputy unit managers, as well as chief nursing officers), and physicians. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoints include the perception and application of the core competencies of Advanced Practice Nurses as defined by Hamric, the degree of professional autonomy, role satisfaction, the impact on care teams and interprofessional collaboration, as well as organizational readiness for change and perceived structural empowerment. | — |
Countries
Austria
Contacts
Public ContactRoland Eßl-Maurer
Uniklinikum Salzburg
Outcome results
None listed