Advanced nurse roles in mental health services in UK

What is it about?

The introduction of advanced nurse practitioner roles is new in many areas, therefore it is important to explore experiences of role development and implementation in the UK. This article found the role offers opportunities to enhance person-centred care, improve physical healthcare delivery and improve career pathways for nurses. However, challenges including role understanding and clarity, support and planning can impact on successful role implementation.

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Why is it important?

Advanced nurse roles are becoming more common in mental health services in the UK. This article explores experiences of these roles and provides key recommendations for research, practice and policy to support the successful implementation of advanced nurse roles.