Nurses in advanced roles: a review of acceptability in Portugal

Authors

  • James Buchan Queen Margaret University; School of Health Sciences
  • Marta Temido Queen Margaret University; School of Health Sciences
  • Ines Fronteira Queen Margaret University; School of Health Sciences
  • Luis Lapão Queen Margaret University; School of Health Sciences
  • Gilles Dussault Queen Margaret University; School of Health Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000700006

Keywords:

Nursing, Health Care Reform, Health Manpower, Nursing Staff, Portugal

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This paper focuses on the policy context for the deployment of nurses in advanced roles, with particular reference to Portugal. The health sector in Portugal, as in all countries, is labour intensive, and the scope to utilise nurses in more advanced roles is currently being debated. METHODS: Mixed methods were used: an analysis of international data on the nursing workforce; an analysis of documents and media articles; interviews with key-informants; an online survey of managers, and a technical workshop with key-informants. CONCLUSIONS: The limited evidence base on nurses in advanced roles in Portugal is a constraint on progress, but it is not an excuse for inaction. Further research in Portugal on health professionals in innovative roles would assist in informing policy direction. There is the need to move forward with a fully informed policy dialogue, taking account of the current political, economic and health service realities of Portugal.

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Published

2013-02-01

Issue

Vol. 21 (2013): special issue

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Buchan, J., Temido, M., Fronteira, I., Lapão, L., & Dussault, G. (2013). Nurses in advanced roles: a review of acceptability in Portugal . Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 21(spe), 38-46. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692013000700006