Health care managers’ perspectives on new nursing and midwifery roles: perceived impact on patient care and cost effectiveness

Aims The aim of this study was to explore new nursing and midwifery roles and associated levels of practice from the health care providers’ perspective. This paper will present findings relating to the perceived cost effectiveness of these roles and their impact on patient care. Background Profound changes in the way the health care systems are organized, managed and financed have resulted in the proliferation of new nursing and midwifery roles....