Experiences of a new work model among primary care staff when treating patients with hypertension – a qualitative study.
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| Title: | Experiences of a new work model among primary care staff when treating patients with hypertension – a qualitative study. |
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| Authors: | Quester, Rebecka (AUTHOR), Hjerpe, Per (AUTHOR), Östman, Malin (AUTHOR), Andersson, Susanne (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care. Dec2025, Vol. 43 Issue 4, p795-804. 10p. |
| Subjects: | Teams in the workplace, Psychology of cardiac patients, Medical protocols, Medical personnel, Human services programs, Qualitative research, Patient safety, Task performance, Research funding, Hypertension, Primary health care, Nursing models, Content analysis, Interviewing, Labor turnover, Descriptive statistics, Internet, Learning, Work experience (Employment), Thematic analysis, Sound recordings, Attitudes of medical personnel, Nurse-physician relationships, Research, Trust, Judgment (Psychology), Psychosocial factors, Task shifting, Employees' workload, Health care teams, Patient aftercare, Professional competence |
| Geographic Terms: | Sweden |
| Abstract: | Objective: Hypertension care requires considerable resources from primary healthcare, and efficient work models are desirable both to improve treatment outcome and to ease staff workload. This study's objective was to describe how healthcare staff experienced the implementation of a new nurse-led work model for hypertension care. Methods: Qualitative content analysis was used for data analysis. Digitally conducted interviews with 14 physicians, nurses and managers from six of the eleven primary healthcare centres participating in an intervention to improve hypertension care in the Västra Götaland region. The intervention included training of healthcare professionals in a new nurse-led team work model using standardized protocols for treatment and follow-up. Results: The intervention was appreciated, even requested, by both nurses, physicians and managers. The clearly defined division of tasks in the team provided structure, safety, and eased the workload. Treatment was streamlined and the work was perceived as more professional and stimulating. However, implementation of the new work model, including task shift, required close cooperation between nurses and physicians, trust and dedication. Implementation failed if the staff turnover was high, or if management support lacked. Personal qualities, judgement, experience and learning by cooperating with each other, were highlighted as important additional factors for competence and professionally performed hypertension care. Conclusion: Healthcare can benefit from this intervention, but manager support and involvement of both nurses and physicians are crucial factors for successful implementation. Structured protocols cannot replace experience and personal qualities but provide appreciated support and increased safety. KEY POINTS: Introducing a work model including task shifting between physician and nurse might be a way to streamline hypertension care. Support from the management was crucial for a successful implementation of the new nurse-led work model. Clearly defined teamwork eased the workload and streamlined treatment, but required involvement of both nurses and physicians. In addition to structure and protocols, personal qualities and experience were considered important for a professionally performed hypertension care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Objective: Hypertension care requires considerable resources from primary healthcare, and efficient work models are desirable both to improve treatment outcome and to ease staff workload. This study's objective was to describe how healthcare staff experienced the implementation of a new nurse-led work model for hypertension care. Methods: Qualitative content analysis was used for data analysis. Digitally conducted interviews with 14 physicians, nurses and managers from six of the eleven primary healthcare centres participating in an intervention to improve hypertension care in the Västra Götaland region. The intervention included training of healthcare professionals in a new nurse-led team work model using standardized protocols for treatment and follow-up. Results: The intervention was appreciated, even requested, by both nurses, physicians and managers. The clearly defined division of tasks in the team provided structure, safety, and eased the workload. Treatment was streamlined and the work was perceived as more professional and stimulating. However, implementation of the new work model, including task shift, required close cooperation between nurses and physicians, trust and dedication. Implementation failed if the staff turnover was high, or if management support lacked. Personal qualities, judgement, experience and learning by cooperating with each other, were highlighted as important additional factors for competence and professionally performed hypertension care. Conclusion: Healthcare can benefit from this intervention, but manager support and involvement of both nurses and physicians are crucial factors for successful implementation. Structured protocols cannot replace experience and personal qualities but provide appreciated support and increased safety. KEY POINTS: Introducing a work model including task shifting between physician and nurse might be a way to streamline hypertension care. Support from the management was crucial for a successful implementation of the new nurse-led work model. Clearly defined teamwork eased the workload and streamlined treatment, but required involvement of both nurses and physicians. In addition to structure and protocols, personal qualities and experience were considered important for a professionally performed hypertension care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 02813432 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02813432.2025.2507282 |
