Process of Emergence and Implementation of Advanced Practice Nursing in France (NCT06355505) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Process of Emergence and Implementation of Advanced Practice Nursing in France
France1,600 participantsStarted 2024-03-01
Plain-language summary
Longitudinal, observational research with a mixed quantitative (by questionnaires) and qualitative (by interviews and observations) approach, multidisciplinary, among Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) already graduated and 3 consecutive classes of advanced practice students who will be followed annually during their implementation as APN until the last year of the study. The questionnaires will focus on APN scope of practice evolution, economical analysis and geographical distribution of APN. The ethnographical approach will assess APN settlements and relation with healthcare colleagues and patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria :
For the questionnaires :
* be enrolled in the 2nd year (semester 3 or 4) in one of the 24 universities offering the State Diploma of Advanced Practice Nursing, regardless of the mention between 2024 and 2026
* be the holder of the state APN diploma at the beginning of the study (year 2024)
For case studies:
\- hold the state diploma of Advanced Practice Nurse and have been practicing for more than 6 months as an APN in a hospital structure, in a health facility in primary care or via a liberal activity in primary care
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study seems to be focused on how advanced practice nurses are being introduced into the French healthcare system — could an advanced practice nurse be part of my own care team, and how might that affect the kind of support I receive?
2Since this trial is observational and looking at how advanced practice nursing roles are being rolled out in primary care and hospitals in France, is there anything I would actually need to do as a participant, or would it mainly involve interviews or surveys about my care experience?
3Given that this study is about the factors that help or hinder advanced practice nursing from working well in practice, does my doctor think the healthcare setting I'm currently being treated in is one where these nurses are already integrated, or is it still in early stages?
4If advanced practice nurses become more involved in care like mine, what kinds of tasks or decisions would they handle compared to my doctor, and how would my doctor stay involved in overseeing my treatment?
5Are there standard care pathways or existing specialist services that my doctor would recommend I explore alongside or instead of participating in a study like this, which is focused on system-level implementation rather than a specific treatment?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Factors influencing the effective implementation of advanced practice nursing in France in primary care and health facilities