Survey and critique of studies related to unlicensed assistive personnel from 1975 to 1997, Part 1.
This descriptive integrated review of research on the use of unlicensed assistive personnel in nursing is presented in two parts. In this issue, part 1 describes the methods used to find and critique research related to unlicensed assistive personnel in nursing. It includes the conceptual model and findings related to the variables studied. Part 2 of this review, which is scheduled for publication in the next issue, will present research findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
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University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio School of Nursing, USA. bernreuter@UTHSCSA.edu
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D006801:Humans; D008008:Licensure, Nursing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015401:Nursing Administration Research; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce