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ArticleJournal of advanced nursing2026

Nurse Practitioner-Sensitive Outcome Measures in Older Person Care: A Scoping Review.

Michael Connolly, Anita Duffy, Fiona Lawler, Eileen Furlong, Sara Cosgrave, Christine Dalton, Mary Mullen, Lisa Murphy, Mary Ryder

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Article in Journal of advanced nursing, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Michael ConnollySchool of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6602-1803
Anita DuffyOur Lady's Hospice and Care Services, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4020-4238
Fiona LawlerOur Lady's Hospice and Care Services, Dublin, Ireland.
Eileen FurlongSchool of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1985-2620
Sara CosgraveSt. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Christine DaltonOur Lady's Hospice and Care Services, Dublin, Ireland.
Mary MullenMater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Lisa MurphyOur Lady's Hospice and Care Services, Dublin, Ireland.
Mary RyderSchool of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0988-4941

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNurse practitioner-sensitive outcomes (NPSOs) are critical indicators of the quality and effectiveness of nursing care provided to older adults. These outcomes, which include metrics such as falls, pressure ulcers, infection rates, frailty, delirium, length of stay, hospital readmissions, and quality of life (QoL), are essential for assessing the impact of nurse practitioners (NPs) and enhancing patient safety. Despite their importance, the current literature on NPSOs in services for older adults remains limited. This scoping review aims to address this gap by systematically mapping the existing research, identifying key themes, and uncovering areas needing further exploration. By doing so, the authors seek to provide a comprehensive overview that will inform future research directions and contribute to the enhancement of clinical practice in older person services (OPS). This review is important for healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers who are committed to improving the quality of nursing care and outcomes for older people.

aimThe aim of this scoping review is to map the existing research on NPSOs in services for older adults. This review seeks to identify key themes and gaps in the current literature to guide future research and enhance clinical practice in this area.

methodThe Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines were utilised to structure this scoping review.

resultsFrom initial screening of 3593 manuscripts drawn from seven databases, 66 were deemed eligible for full screen. Five studies met the inclusion criteria and were ultimately selected for data extraction and analysis. The most common outcome measures reported were complications and comorbidities, and QoL.

conclusionsThis review highlights that the reporting of NPSOs in older person care is lacking and requires further attention.

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Geriatric NursingNurse PractitionersOutcome Assessment, Health CareAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleQuality of Lifeadvanced practicenurse practitionersolder people

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PMID40237569
PMCPMC12810653

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