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ReviewInternational journal of nursing studies advances2025

Identifying the landscape and contribution of advanced nurse practitioners in supporting healthcare provision in Ireland in the 21st century: An integrative review.

Owen Doody, Margaret Graham, Orla Hegarty, Anne Marie Sloane, Pauline Walsh, Mary Synnott, Mary Russell, Trudy Dunworth, Jill Sheridan, Louise Murphy

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Review in International journal of nursing studies advances, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Owen DoodyHealth Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Margaret GrahamSchool of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Orla HegartyHSE Mid West Mental Health Services, St. Joseph's Hospital, Mulgrave Street, Limerick, Ireland.
Anne Marie SloaneHSE Mid West Mental Health Services, St. Joseph's Hospital, Mulgrave Street, Limerick, Ireland.
Pauline WalshHSE Mid West Mental Health Services, St. Joseph's Hospital, Mulgrave Street, Limerick, Ireland.
Mary SynnottHSE Mid West Mental Health Services, St. Joseph's Hospital, Mulgrave Street, Limerick, Ireland.
Mary RussellHSE Mid West Mental Health Services, St. Joseph's Hospital, Mulgrave Street, Limerick, Ireland.
Trudy DunworthHSE Mid West Mental Health Services, St. Joseph's Hospital, Mulgrave Street, Limerick, Ireland.
Jill SheridanHSE Mid West Mental Health Services, St. Joseph's Hospital, Mulgrave Street, Limerick, Ireland.
Louise MurphyHealth Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: In Ireland the role of advanced nurse practitioner has developed significantly since 2001. This evolution is rooted in the growing recognition of the need for highly skilled nursing professionals to address complex healthcare demands and improve patient outcomes. Objective: To scope the landscape and identify the effect of advanced nurse practitioners on healthcare provision in Ireland. Design: A systematic search of eight academic databases (CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, Scopus, Medline and Academic Search Complete, Cochrane, Web of Science) relevant to nursing and health care were performed. Settings: Nursing care environment. Participants: Advanced nurse practitioners delivering care. Methods: A pre-defined systematic search of eight academic databases was conducted, and two reviewers screened each study against the inclusion criteria. Additional hand-searching of the reference lists (backward chaining) and citations (forward chaining) of papers that met the inclusion criteria was conducted. The methodological details of each paper were extracted and assessed for quality and rigour utilising the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and the Authority, Accuracy, Coverage, Objectivity, Date, Significance checklist for appraising grey literature. Data were mapped and analysed onto the six domains of advanced nurse practitioner practice, and the review was reported in line with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Results: All papers included in this review spanned across the last 20 years. In total, 45 papers met the inclusion criteria: quantitative ( Conclusions: We have highlighted the active role advanced nurse practitioners play in enhancing patient care, improving management and team coordination, and advancing professional scholarship. These insights have provided a foundation for future research and policy development to optimise the advanced nurse practitioner role.

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Advanced nurse practitionerAdvanced practitionerContributionHealthcare provisionIntegrative reviewIrelandProfessional practiceRole

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PMID40018051
PMCPMC11867301

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