INTERCARE: A nurse-led care model introducing registered nurses in expanded roles into long-term care facilities
2024
Introducing Nurses in Expanded Roles in Long-Term Care Facilities
Sample size: 108
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Zúñiga Franziska, Kotkowski Kornelia, Guerbaai Raphaelle-Ashley, Brunkert Thekla
Primary Institution: University of Basel
Hypothesis
Can introducing nurses in expanded roles reduce unplanned hospitalizations in long-term care facilities?
Conclusion
Nurses in expanded roles provide a supportive environment for care staff, enhancing their skills and quality of care.
Supporting Evidence
- Care staff reported high acceptability of INTERCARE nurses.
- Staff felt supported in daily practice and experienced increased confidence in skills.
- INTERCARE nurses provided regular coaching to care teams.
- Ongoing training was considered important for expanding clinical and leadership skills.
Takeaway
This study shows that having specially trained nurses helps other caregivers feel more confident and supported in their work.
Methodology
INTERCARE was implemented in 11 LTCFs in Switzerland and tested using an effectiveness-implementation hybrid-type II design.
Participant Demographics
Care staff and INTERCARE nurses from long-term care facilities in Switzerland.
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