The Barriers to Nurses with Prescriptive Authority in Exercising Their Prescriptive Role: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Studies.
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Abstract
This systematic review investigates the barriers experienced by nurses with prescriptive authority and their required supports to strengthen and sustain nurse prescribing. Empirical qualitative studies indexed in Embase, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and ProQuest from inception through 31 December 2023 were screened, yielding 27 eligible articles. Data were synthesized with Thomas and Harden's three-stage inductive approach which included: line-by-line coding, construction of descriptive themes, and generation of analytical themes. Two overarching analytical themes were constructed - "The Undervaluing of Nurse Prescribers" and "The Need for a Supportive System". Each encompassed several subthemes that expose pervasive misconceptions about, and systemic undervaluation of, nurse prescribers' expertise. The review underscores the imperative for comprehensive organizational and policy support to strengthen nurse prescribers' autonomy, confidence, and effectiveness. Because most of the included studies originated from high-income Western countries, future research is needed to examine nurse prescribing in low- and middle-income settings.
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Global Qualitative Nursing Research (GQNR) is a ground breaking, international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal focusing on qualitative research in fields relevant to nursing and other health professionals world-wide. The journal specializes in topics related to nursing practice, responses to health and illness, health promotion, and health care delivery. GQNR will publish research articles using qualitative methods and qualitatively-driven mixed-method designs as well as meta-syntheses and articles focused on methodological development. Special sections include Ethics, Methodological Development, Advancing Theory/Metasynthesis, Establishing Evidence, and Application to Practice.
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