Advanced nurse practitioners in municipal healthcare as a way to meet the growing healthcare needs of the frail elderly: a qualitative interview study with managers, doctors and specialist nurses

Abstract Background The number of frail elderly people with complex nursing and medical care needs is increasing, and consequently, the healthcare burden. The implementation of Advanced Nurse Practitioners globally has been shown to make healthcare more effective and increase patient safety, continu...

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Main Authors: Birgitta Ljungbeck, Katarina Sjögren Forss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Nursing
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12912-017-0258-7