- 期刊
家庭專科護理師（FNP）在全球推動在宅醫療的角色與挑戰：專業洞察
The Role and Challenges of Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) in Advancing Home Healthcare Globally: Professional Insights
並列摘要
With the accelerating global aging population, the importance of home healthcare services is becoming more pronounced, and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) play a pivotal role in this transformation. Their expanded scope of practice allows them to provide personalized health assessments, diagnose diseases, prescribe medications, and manage chronic conditions, ultimately reducing hospital admissions and enhancing patients' quality of life. Several countries, such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, have integrated FNPs into their home healthcare systems. In these nations, FNPs deliver primary care in remote areas, leading to a significantly reducing medical expenses and hospitalization rates. Taiwan faces similar challenges due to rapid population aging. Although the potential for FNP development is substantial, issues such as restrictive scope of practice limitations and uneven distribution of medical resources remain. This article proposes strategies to advance the role of FNPs in Taiwan, including expanding their practice scope, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthening telemedicine technology. These measures aim to address the challenges of an aging society and improve the quality of home healthcare services.