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ArticleThe Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres2023

What Are the Characteristics of the Parish Nursing Research Literature and How Can it Inform Parish Nurse Practice and Research in Canada? A Scoping Review.

Elsie Millerd, Andrea Fisher, Jeanne M Lambert, Kathryn A Pfaff

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Article in The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Elsie MillerdSt. Peter's Seminary, London, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-3729-4538
Andrea FisherCAPNM Research Committee Chair, Bishop's Mills, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-6978-8882
Jeanne M LambertCAPNM Research Committee Chair, Bishop's Mills, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-3675-2418
Kathryn A PfaffCAPNM Research Committee Chair, Bishop's Mills, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-9124-0365

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Abstract

backgroundParish nursing is a specialized branch of professional nursing that promotes health and healing by integrating body, mind and spirit as a practice model. Parish nurses contribute to the Canadian nursing workforce by promoting individual and community health and acting as system navigators. Research related to parish nursing practice has not been systematically collated and evaluated. PURPOSE: This review seeks to explore, critically appraise and synthesize the parish nurse (PN) research literature for its breadth and gaps, and to provide recommendations for PN practice and research.

methodsA scoping review was conducted using Levac and colleagues' procedures and Arksey and O'Malley's enhanced framework. The CINAHL, ProQuest and PubMed databases were comprehensively searched for original research published between 2008 and 2020. The final sample includes 43 articles. The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool was used to critically assess literature quality.

resultsThere is a significant gap in PN research from Canada and non-U.S. countries. Methodological quality is varied with weak overall reporting. The literature is categorized under three thematic areas: (1) practice roles of the PN, (2) role implementation, and (3) program evaluation research. Research that evaluates health promotion program interventions is prominent.

conclusionsMore rigorous research methods and the use of reporting checklists are needed to support evidence-informed parish nursing practice. Building relationships among parish nurses, nursing researchers and universities could advance parish nursing research and improve evidence-based parish nursing practice. Research into the cost effectiveness, healthcare outcomes, and the economic value of PN practice is needed.

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Nursing ResearchNursing StaffParish NursingCanadaHealth PromotionHumanscommunity health nursingfaith community nursingParish nursingscoping reviewspiritual carespirituality

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