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46 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,015 Nursing Roles and Practices papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • A limitation of this study is the absence of participation from local governments in the north­eastern region of Estonia. Despite invitations sent to municipalities in this area, none agreed to take part in the research. As a result, the findings may not fully capture the regional diversity of perspectives and experiences related to health promotion competencies across the country. This limits the generalisability of the results to the north­eastern context. During data collection, it became apparent while con ­ ducting one Group B interview that the local government had already prepared the HWP in the interim period. As a result, the interviewee initially invited as part of Group B was iden ­ tified during the interview as a representative of Group A, and the planned number of interviews was adjusted accordingly.

    Professionalisation of Estonian health promotion field: opportunities and obstacles in local governments for developing core competencies · 2026 · DOI

  • Job change research tends to focus on PAs who leave their clinical roles for another clinical position; PA departure from clinical practice altogether is understudied.

    Beyond the clinic · 2026 · DOI

  • One limitation of this study is that the workload of CNNPs was assessed mainly by the number of procedure/ manoeuvre entries. Another limitation of this study is that we did not evalu- ate the overall quality-of-care indicators, such as mortality, length of hospital stay, ICU stay, and postoperative com- plications, before and after the introduction of CSNPs, although a reduction in surgeons’ workload was dem- onstrated in Fig.

    The role of the cardiac surgical nurse practitioners in task shifting for efficient care in Japan · 2026 · DOI

  • This study has several limitations. Firstly, the participants were recruited from a single university hospital center in the capital, which may limit the transferability of findings to regional or provincial hospitals where resources and contexts differ. 679 Mohamed Jaafari et al.Vol. 30 No. 3 Secondly, the perspectives of other crucial stakeholders, such as hospital administrators, policymakers, practicing nurses, and patients, are not included but are essential for a better understanding of the situation and for developing a comprehensive implementation strategy. Finally, as with all qualitative research, the findings are intended to provide depth and understanding rather than to be statistically generalizable.

    Perspectives of Physicians Related to Advanced Practice Nursing in Emergency Departments in Morocco: A Qualitative Descriptive Study · 2026 · DOI

  • The Ariadne Labs Serious Illness Conversation (SIC) framework is an effective tool for improving EOL communication, but research is lacking on use with resident physicians.

    Resident-led research: A quality improvement project to improve serious illness conversations · 2023 · DOI

  • However, student practicum opportunities are limited by the number of and underutilization of RNs practicing at the full scope of their licensure (including assessment, client education, care planning and evaluation of care interventions) who can serve as student preceptors, especially in rural areas.

    Creation of an Enhanced Primary Care Registered Nurse Preceptor Role: A Pilot Project · 2023 · DOI

  • Similarly, the existing support afforded to CPD developers warrants further study in order to identify the necessary resource, infrastructure and expertise essential to design and deliver effective CPD programs.

    Learning needs assessments in continuing professional development: A scoping review · 2022 · DOI

  • In 2013, California enacted a law that authorized nurse practitioners (NPs), certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and physician assistants (PAs) to provide first-trimester aspiration abortions; little is known about organizations' experiences in implementing this policy change.

    Expanding the Abortion Provider Workforce: A Qualitative Study of Organizations Implementing a New California Policy · 2018 · DOI

  • Nurses are well positioned to initiate and conduct advance-care planning (ACP) conversations; however, there has been limited research on practice nurses performing this role in Australia.

    A self-reported survey on the confidence levels and motivation of New South Wales practice nurses on conducting advance-care planning (ACP) initiatives in the general-practice setting · 2016 · DOI

  • CONCLUSIONS: The DNS, DNSc, or DSN experience highlights the importance of clarifying and standardizing the purpose and goals of nursing education programs and the repercussions for degree holders when such clarity is lacking.

    Addressing the Confusion Related to DNS, DNSc, and DSN Degrees, With Lessons for the Nursing Profession · 2015 · DOI

  • Scope of practice and financial remuneration are limited by the current third party reimbursement arrangements under Medicare and the lack of provision of PBS provider numbers to nurse practitioners.

    The First Private Practice as a Registration Authority Authorised Nurse Practitioner in Australia · 2006 · DOI

  • Major system change involving closer supervision of trainee GP registrars in Australia is warranted.

    Closer supervision in Australian general practice training: planning major system change · 2020 · DOI

  • While there is evidence these roles can have a positive impact in a variety of clinical specialties, little is known about the impact advanced nurses substituting for junior doctors can have on patients, staff members and organizational outcomes in general hospital care settings.

    An evaluation of the implementation of Advanced Nurse Practitioner (<scp>ANP</scp>) roles in an acute hospital setting · 2014 · DOI

  • Despite studies showing that transitions in other high-risk professions such as aviation have been linked to increased risk in the form of adverse outcomes, the effects of changes on doctors' performance and consequent implications for patient safety have been under-researched.

    Preparedness is not enough: understanding transitions as critically intensive learning periods · 2011 · DOI

  • CPD provision around practice management and leadership aimed at GPs in their first five years is currently lacking.

    Establishing the continuing professional development needs of general practitioners in their first five years after training · 2010 · DOI

  • Abstract Although most social work administrators have been drawn from the ranks of direct practice, little is known about how such professionals make the transition between these roles.

    A Study of Social Worker's Transititions from Clinical to Management Roles · 1979 · DOI

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