Clinical scope and workforce contribution of advanced nurse practitioners in general practice: a cross-sectional study

Catriona Keye, Pamela McCann, Orla Loftus Moran, Melissa Hammond, Jane Deehan, Louise Nolan Ryan, Katy Lynch, Carol KellyOn behalf of the General Practice Advanced Nurse Practitioner Ireland Group

Journal of Research in Nursing

Published online on June 19, 2026

Abstract

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Aim:To examine the clinical activity and workforce contribution of Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) working in general practice.Background:Primary care systems internationally are experiencing increasing demand due to ageing populations, rising ...