Nurse-Led innovation: could advanced practice nurses transform hospital care?
NCT ID NCT07693023
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how specially trained nurses, called Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), are being introduced in four hospital departments: urology, pulmonology, visceral surgery, and vascular surgery. Researchers will interview nurses, doctors, and other staff, and review hospital processes to understand what helps or hinders the APN role. The goal is to develop recommendations for making APNs a lasting part of hospital teams, which could lead to better patient care and lower readmission rates.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a blueprint for integrating advanced practice nurses into hospitals, potentially improving patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study focused on processes, not a treatment trial. Findings may not apply to other hospitals or settings.
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Locations
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Salzkammergut Klinikum Vöcklabruck
Vöcklabruck, Upper Austria, 4840, Austria