Job Description

<p>Increase competencies of GPs by integrating advanced practice nurses (APNs) into primary care practices in Switzerland. The study explores the experiences of GPs in a Swiss multiprofessional primary care practice regarding the integration of APNs.</p><p>The findings highlight the following key points:</p><ul><li>The trust foundation necessary for collaboration with APNs</li><li>The role of delegation and teaching</li><li>The synergies in partnership-based collaboration</li></ul><p>It discusses the challenges of integrating APNs into existing care models, including:</p><ul><li>The required time investment at the beginning of collaboration</li><li>The benefits of enhancing patient care through APN-GP collaboration</li></ul><p>The study emphasizes the potential of working collaboratively with APNs to address the complex care needs of patients with chronic illnesses and multimorbidity.</p>