Gregory, C1 , Oelke, N1, Sawchenko, L 2, Plamondon, K 2, Stanley, B3, & Arsenault, D2
What Enables or Challenges NP Integration? • • •
Current Healthcare • Costly and unsustainable • Patients are without a primary care provider • Growing healthcare needs
Results
Background
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Challenges Lack of awareness Role ambiguity Role tension Lack of support Slow to change policies Funding models
Impacts of Successful Integration
Purpose
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To better understand NP Integration
Research Methods
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Next Steps
The study adopted a collaborative practice model and used two phases of inquiry. These results are summarized from Phase 1: Literature review and interviews.
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Enablers Education Full scope of practice Alternative funding models NP leadership Evaluation and knowledge translation
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Health outcomes Job satisfaction and retention Accessibility
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Efficient use of resources (e.g., $, HHR) Health promotion and disease prevention
Phase 2: Deliberative dialogue sessions with key stakeholders Co-creating solutions and facilitating action to enhance NP integration
1University
of British Columbia; 2Interior Health Authority; 3Primary Care Physician Funding was provided for this study by Interior Health Authority