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- The article focuses on a mixed methods study aimed at understanding the role of nurse practitioners (NPs) in rural Nova Scotia by gathering insights from health board chairpersons and various healthcare providers.
- Qualitative data were gathered through telephone interviews, while quantitative data were obtained via surveys from NPs, family physicians, public health nurses, and family practice nurses about perceptions of health needs and current service gaps.
- The study highlights the perspectives on the potential involvement of NPs in rural healthcare and emphasizes the importance of addressing barriers to effectively integrate NPs into these communities.
Article Abstract
This article reports on a mixed methods study to define the role of nurse practitioners (NPs) in rural Nova Scotia, Canada, by collecting the perceptions of rural health board chairpersons and health-care providers. Qualitative data were collected in telephone interviews with health board chairpersons. Quantitative data were collected in a survey of NPs, family physicians, public health nurses, and family practice nurses.The authors describe participants' perspectives on the health needs of rural communities, the gaps in the current model of primary health care services, the envisaged role of NPs in rural communities, and the facilitators of and barriers to NP role implementation. Optimizing the benefits of the NP role for residents of rural communities requires attention to the barriers that impede deployment and integration of the role.
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