Mixed Methods Evaluation of In-hospital Nurse Prescribing Finds Similar Care Standards and Provision Between Nurses and Doctors

Implications for nursing practice ? Nurse prescribing roles can be successfully implemented within acute healthcare services, but effective workforce planning is required to engage the whole team. ? Nurse prescribers have the potential to enhance patient satisfaction with medication information in acute settings. The impact of this on concordance and adherence requires further study. Implications for nursing research ? The impact of increased satisfaction on concordance and adherence rates requires further study. ? The findings suggest that further research is necessary with Black and Minority Ethnic populations, with a particular focus on concerns about prescribed medication.