Nurses' experiences and perceptions of running nurse-led clinics: A scoping review.

Abstract

<h4>Aim</h4>To explore what is known about nurses' experiences and perceptions of running nurse-led clinics.<h4>Background</h4>Nurse-led clinics were established to address health care needs. In collaboration with medical practitioners, advanced practice nurses may take a selected group of patients and manage their ongoing healthcare independently. Their experiences in running nurse-led clinics directly impact patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.<h4>Design</h4>Scoping review of the peer-reviewed literature.<h4>Data source</h4>Systematic search through CINAHL, Medline, PsycINFO and Web of Science databases from January 2010 to September 2023.<h4>Review methods</h4>This scoping review is guided by the updated methodological guidance for the conduct of scoping review from Joanna Briggs Institute.<h4>Results</h4>Of 2747 retrieved articles, 15 were included in this review. Synthesis of the findings revealed that nurses believed implementing nurse-led clinics was beneficial to themselves, patients, and healthcare systems. However, they faced challenges in running nurse-led clinics, including insufficient support, teamwork obstacles and lack of role recognition.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Nurses need to be proactive in promoting their clinics and overcoming challenges. Healthcare organizations are responsible for creating a positive culture to support nurse-led services. Future research should focus on ways to increase global awareness of nurse-led clinics.