Canadian Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies Identified: An Opportunity to Build Mental Health and Illness Skills and Knowledge

Creamer, Anne Marie; Austin, Wendy

doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.12.017

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“…Our study identified similar barriers for NPs. The literature supports this finding, and describes efforts to increase NP training in addictions (Creamer & Austin, 2017).…”

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confidence: 70%

Facilitators and Barriers to Nurse Practitioners Prescribing Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder in Nova Scotia: A Qualitative Study

Bates

Martin‐Misener

2021

Can J Nurs Res

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Background Opioid use has escalated dramatically resulting in an increase in deaths. Access to treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) is poor. The addition of nurse practitioners (NPs) as prescribers of methadone for OUD offers potential for improving access. Little is known about what support NPs will require as they prescribe methadone. Purpose This paper identifies facilitators and barriers to NPs prescribing methadone. Methods In this qualitative study, in-person and phone semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 participants. Participants included NPs (n=5), physicians (n=5), and stakeholders including members of professional regulatory bodies and government, academics and other clinicians (n=8). Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic analysis and software (NVivo 12.4.0) for data management. Results Four themes emerged: 1) Pervasive Barrier of Stigma; 2) Perceived Complexity of Patients Living with OUD; 3) NP Education and Practice Supports and; 4) Health Care Context and NP Role Implementation. Conclusions Barriers and facilitators to NP prescribing are similar to those encountered by physicians. Factors unique to NPs include the identification of role clarity as a facilitator and navigation of physician networks as a barrier. Research conducted with current NP methadone prescribers is required to evaluate implementation of this service.

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“…Our study identified similar barriers for NPs. The literature supports this finding, and describes efforts to increase NP training in addictions (Creamer & Austin, 2017).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 70%

Facilitators and Barriers to Nurse Practitioners Prescribing Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder in Nova Scotia: A Qualitative Study

Bates

Martin‐Misener

2021

Can J Nurs Res

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“…A survey of European student and practising healthcare providers revealed that individuals varied in their ability to recognize and address their patients' appearance concerns (Williamson et al, 2018). There appears to be similar concerns in Canada with respect to NP mental health education (Creamer & Austin, 2017). As such, these tools can be a useful tool for NPs, as well as other healthcare providers that interact with adolescents.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Body Image Disturbance in Female Adolescents Using Online Learning Platforms: A Concept Analysis

Ziegler¹

2022

npoj

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Aim To analyze the concept of body image disturbance in female adolescents using online learning platforms as a phenomenon of interest to nurse practitioners and other health care practitioners. Background With the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of online learning platforms as a primary mode of learning has increased exponentially among adolescents. While research is still lacking in this field, the literature on traditional social media suggests that these online learning platforms may negatively influence body image and emotional outcomes. Particularly vulnerable to these outcomes are female adolescents, whose construction of own body image is highly influenced by their self-perceived evaluation from their peers. While the concept of body image disturbance is well defined in adolescent eating disorders, it has not been characterized in the context of online learning platforms. Defining the concept of body image disturbance in this context is crucial for recognizing its occurrence and providing early intervention. Methods The Walker and Avant method of concept analysis was used to analyze the concept. Findings The defining attributes of body image disturbance among female adolescents using online learning platforms are: (1) Viewing a digitally distorted image of oneself and feeling displeasure with the perceived appearance; (2) Self-surveillance of one’s appearance; and (3) Upward comparison of one’s appearance with others and experiencing feelings of inadequacy. Conclusion As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the traditional school experience, nurse practitioners can use the presented scenarios, along with examples of questionnaires noted in this study, to recognize and delineate the occurrence of body image disturbance in female adolescents using online learning platforms. A standardized definition of the concept will enable nurse practitioners to recognize its occurrence and to provide interventions in a timely manner.

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“…Moreover, the education and training of mental and spiritual care among the training programs for NAs in Taiwan should be strengthened. Studies have also suggested that NA education and training should emphasize older adults’ social and health care needs in the domains of autonomy, daily functioning, prevention of health problems, healthy aging, and collaboration with health care professionals [ 16 , 24 ]. The results of this study indicate that there is still room for improvement regarding the training programs of mental and spiritual care for NAs in Taiwan.…”

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Factors Affecting the Competence of Nursing Assistants in Taiwan Long-Term Care Institutions

Cheng

Hsu

Tsai

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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With the increasing number of people with disabilities caused by an aging global population, the need for long-term care is gradually increasing. Nursing assistants (NAs) are the primary providers of direct care services to older adults with disabilities, whose knowledge, skills, and beliefs affect the quality of care provided. This study aimed to investigate the influential factors affecting NAs’ current competences. A total of 255 NAs’ valid questionnaires were collected from 20 long-term care institutions in Taiwan through convenience sampling. The questionnaire comprised dimensions of demographics and care competence. The study results indicated that NAs had the greatest care competence in the domain of recognition of patient rights (4.64 ± 0.54 points). The multiple regression indicated that age, religion, job category, disability care experience, the receiving of performance bonuses, and the receiving of year-end bonuses significantly affected the level of care competence (p < 0.05). With the aforementioned findings, the results of this study serve as references for the government in employing long-term care NAs and developing management policies. Training programs for NAs should be developed to improve the quality of care provided to older adults with disabilities.

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Canadian Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies Identified: An Opportunity to Build Mental Health and Illness Skills and Knowledge

Cited by 12 publications

References 18 publications

Facilitators and Barriers to Nurse Practitioners Prescribing Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder in Nova Scotia: A Qualitative Study

Facilitators and Barriers to Nurse Practitioners Prescribing Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder in Nova Scotia: A Qualitative Study

Body Image Disturbance in Female Adolescents Using Online Learning Platforms: A Concept Analysis

Factors Affecting the Competence of Nursing Assistants in Taiwan Long-Term Care Institutions

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