Using Dialogic Methods as a Participatory Knowledge Translation Approach to Promote Integration of Nurse Practitioners in Primary Healthcare Settings
Overview
This article critique examines a mixed-method study by Oelke et al. (2016) investigating the integration of nurse practitioners in rural primary healthcare settings. The study evaluates the advantages and challenges of this service model through surveys, interviews, and patient records, concluding that community connectedness is essential for program success while identifying cost-effectiveness as a key benefit and funding as a primary challenge.
What this coursework covers
- Study Appraisal: Overview of research design using mixed-methods with 41 patients, 4 physicians, and 1 primary care practitioner
- Findings and Outcomes: Nurse practitioner coverage of 10% of clinic patients with favorable patient satisfaction results
- Benefits, Challenges, and Recommendations: Cost-effectiveness as main benefit, funding and role isolation as challenges, community support as success factor
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Article# Oelke, N. D., Plamondon, K. M., & Mendel, D. (2016). Using Dialogic Methods as a Participatory Knowledge Translation Approach to Promote Integration of Nurse Practitioners in Primary Healthcare Settings. Nursing Leadership (Toronto, Ont.), 29(3), 72-81.
The study by Oelke et al. (2016) aimed at determining the advantages and challenges of introducing nurse practitioner primary care services in a rural setting. A mixed-method design was used to collect surveys and interviews, and shadow billing and patient record data. Forty-one patients, four physicians, and one primary care practitioner participated in the study that used descriptive statistics to summarize the research. Subsequently, benefits, challenges, and recommendations were given (Oelke et al., 2016).
Nurse practitioner attended 10 percent of clinic patients, where most of them suffered from chronic diseases. The outcome was favorable, with patients declaring satisfaction. The study then concluded that connectedness to the community was a factor in the program's success. The main benefit is that the program is cost-effective while challenges included funding and possible role isolation. The study recommended community unity and support in the program (Oelke et al., 2016).
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Oelke, N. D., Plamondon, K. M., & Mendel, D. (2016). Using Dialogic Methods as a Participatory Knowledge Translation Approach to Promote Integration of Nurse Practitioners in Primary Healthcare Settings. Nursing Leadership (Toronto, Ont.), 29(3), 72-81.