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Competences of polish nurses in the field of prescribing medications: A systematic review
Corresponding Author(s) : Paulina Kasperska-Dębowska
Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews,
Vol. 9 No. 6 (2021): November
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of the following systematic review is to present polish regulations in terms of education, acquiring competencies in the field of prescribing drugs and medical devices.
Methodology: The following review can be helpful to conduct comparative meta-analyses. Internet System of Legal Acts, PubMed, Google Scholar research was used to analyze the topic. The selected keywords were used to find information sources: law, competence, nurse, prescribing, medication, medical devices. Articles were selected according to regulations in Poland in terms of education, acquiring competencies in the field of prescribing drugs and medical devices.
Main findings: The increase in nurses' competencies is equivalent to a greater need for knowledge and new knowledge acquired. Nurses take part not only in care and treatment, but also takes independent actions. In such enormous responsibilities, it is crucial to focus on the development of skills. Thus, a competent nurse is interested in continuous professional and personal growth and provides patients with high-quality nursing trustees.
Implications of this study: The results should be considered in health care units, especially Primary Healthcare Units. The paper indicates the regulations in terms of education, acquiring competencies in the field of prescribing drugs which should be revised by personnel and implemented to improve the work of the healthcare unit.
Novelty in this study: There is a lack of systematic reviews of the regulations in Poland in terms of education, acquiring competencies in the field of prescribing drugs and medical devices. The paper is an attempt to assess the topic.
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- Binkowska-Bury, M., Wiȩch, P., Bazaliński, D., Marć, M., Bartosiewicz, A., & Januszewicz, P. (2016). Nurse prescribing in Poland: Opinions expressed by primary care doctors, nurses, and patients. Medicine (United States), 95(33), e4506. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000004506 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000004506
- Bradley, E., & Nolan, P. (2007). Impact of nurse prescribing: A qualitative study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 59(2), 120-128. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04295.x DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04295.x
- Detailed requirements for the education of nurses and midwives Regulation of the Minister of Health 2012 (pl.).
- Guaranteed services in primary health care Regulation of the Minister of Health 2009 (pl.).
- Health care services financed from public funds Regulation of the Minister of Health 2004. (pl.).
- Kroezen, M., van Dijk, L., Groenewegen, P. P., & Francke, A. L. (2011). Nurse prescribing of medicines in Western European and Anglo-Saxon countries: A systematic review of the literature. BMC Health Services Research, 11(127), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-11-127 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-11-127
- Medical activity Regulation of the Minister of Health 2011. (pl.).
- Prescriptions issued by nurses and midwives Regulation of Minister of Health 2015 (pl.).
- Regulation of the Minister of Health amending the law on postgraduate education for nurses and midwives 2020 (pl.).
- The type and scope of preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitation services provided by a nurse or a midwife independently without a medical order Regulation of Minister of Health 2017 (pl.).
- The adaptation internship and skills test in proceedings for recognition of qualifications to perform regulated medical professions Regulation of the Minister of Health 2009 (pl.).
- The core curriculum for vocational education Regulation of the Minister of National Education 2012 (pl.).
- The list of fields of nursing and fields applicable in health care, in which specialization and qualification courses may be conducted, and on framework specialization programs for nurses and midwives Regulation of the Minister of Health 2003 (pl.).
- The list of medicinal products that may be provided ad hoc in connection with the provided health service, and on the list of medicinal products included in anti-shock and life-saving kits Regulation of the Minister of Health 2011 (pl.).
- The National Accreditation Council of Schools of Nurses and Midwives Regulation of the Minister of Health 2012 (pl.).
- The professions of nurse and midwife Regulation of the Minister of Health 2011 (pl.).
- The recognition of university diplomas obtained abroad Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education Regulation of the Minister of Health 2011 (pl.).
- The scope of tasks of a primary health care physician, nurse, and midwife Regulation of the Minister of Health 2005 (pl.).
- The type and scope of preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitation services provided by a nurse or a midwife independently without a medical order Regulation of the Minister of Health 2007 (plI.).
References
Binkowska-Bury, M., Wiȩch, P., Bazaliński, D., Marć, M., Bartosiewicz, A., & Januszewicz, P. (2016). Nurse prescribing in Poland: Opinions expressed by primary care doctors, nurses, and patients. Medicine (United States), 95(33), e4506. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000004506 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000004506
Bradley, E., & Nolan, P. (2007). Impact of nurse prescribing: A qualitative study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 59(2), 120-128. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04295.x DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04295.x
Detailed requirements for the education of nurses and midwives Regulation of the Minister of Health 2012 (pl.).
Guaranteed services in primary health care Regulation of the Minister of Health 2009 (pl.).
Health care services financed from public funds Regulation of the Minister of Health 2004. (pl.).
Kroezen, M., van Dijk, L., Groenewegen, P. P., & Francke, A. L. (2011). Nurse prescribing of medicines in Western European and Anglo-Saxon countries: A systematic review of the literature. BMC Health Services Research, 11(127), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-11-127 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-11-127
Medical activity Regulation of the Minister of Health 2011. (pl.).
Prescriptions issued by nurses and midwives Regulation of Minister of Health 2015 (pl.).
Regulation of the Minister of Health amending the law on postgraduate education for nurses and midwives 2020 (pl.).
The type and scope of preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitation services provided by a nurse or a midwife independently without a medical order Regulation of Minister of Health 2017 (pl.).
The adaptation internship and skills test in proceedings for recognition of qualifications to perform regulated medical professions Regulation of the Minister of Health 2009 (pl.).
The core curriculum for vocational education Regulation of the Minister of National Education 2012 (pl.).
The list of fields of nursing and fields applicable in health care, in which specialization and qualification courses may be conducted, and on framework specialization programs for nurses and midwives Regulation of the Minister of Health 2003 (pl.).
The list of medicinal products that may be provided ad hoc in connection with the provided health service, and on the list of medicinal products included in anti-shock and life-saving kits Regulation of the Minister of Health 2011 (pl.).
The National Accreditation Council of Schools of Nurses and Midwives Regulation of the Minister of Health 2012 (pl.).
The professions of nurse and midwife Regulation of the Minister of Health 2011 (pl.).
The recognition of university diplomas obtained abroad Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education Regulation of the Minister of Health 2011 (pl.).
The scope of tasks of a primary health care physician, nurse, and midwife Regulation of the Minister of Health 2005 (pl.).
The type and scope of preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitation services provided by a nurse or a midwife independently without a medical order Regulation of the Minister of Health 2007 (plI.).