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Characteristics and effectiveness of mentoring programmes for specialized and advanced practice nurses: A systematic review.
- Source :
- Journal of Advanced Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.); Jul2024, Vol. 80 Issue 7, p2690-2714, 25p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Aims: (1) To identify, evaluate and summarize evidence about the objectives and characteristics of mentoring programmes for specialized nurses (SNs) or nurse navigators (NNs) and advanced practice nurses (APNs) and (2) to identify the effectiveness of these programmes. Design: A systematic review based on PRISMA guidelines. Data Sources: From November 2022 until 7 December 2022, four databases were searched: PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL and The Cochrane Library. Review Methods: Study selection was performed independently by two researchers. Disagreements were discussed until consensus was reached. Data extraction was undertaken for included studies. Data synthesis was conducted using narrative analysis. Quality appraisal was performed using the Critical Appraisal Skill Programme (CASP) and Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Results: Twelve articles were included, all of which focused on mentoring programmes for APNs. Different forms of mentorship (e.g. (in)formal mentorship, work shadowing, workshops) were reported. Studies reported positive outcomes on job retention (n = 5), job satisfaction (n = 6), skills improvement (n = 7), satisfaction with the programme (n = 7) and confidence improvement (n = 4) among participants of mentoring programmes. Conclusion: There is a lack of uniformity and consistency in various elements of mentoring programmes. Further research is needed to develop mentoring programmes for both APNs and SNs/NNs in a systematic and theoretically underpinned manner. It is necessary to establish a thorough evaluation methodology, preferably using a mixed methods design that includes both a qualitative process evaluation and a comprehensive outcome evaluation using validated questionnaires, taking into account the NN/APN, the interprofessional team and organizational level. Impact: The synthesis of evidence may be useful to organizations developing and implementing mentoring programmes for both SN/NN and APN. The development of a mentoring programme for nursing experts should be considered a complex intervention that requires theoretical frameworks and contextual considerations. No Patient or Public Contribution: Not applicable, as no patients or public were involved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- NURSING education
EDUCATION of nurse practitioners
EMPLOYEE retention
JOB security
INTERPROFESSIONAL relations
EVALUATION of human services programs
CINAHL database
HOSPITAL nursing staff
QUESTIONNAIRES
MENTORING
CONFIDENCE
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
SYSTEMATIC reviews
MEDLINE
JOB satisfaction
ADVANCED practice registered nurses
NURSES' attitudes
MEDICAL databases
ADULT education workshops
ONLINE information services
QUALITY assurance
INDIVIDUAL development
DATA analysis software
CRITICAL thinking
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03092402
- Volume :
- 80
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Advanced Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177819013
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.16023