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Analysis of a global random stratified sample of nurse legislation
Author(s) -
Benton D.C.,
FernándezFernández M.P.,
GonzálezJurado M.A.,
BeneitMontesinos J.V.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
international nursing review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.84
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1466-7657
pISSN - 0020-8132
DOI - 10.1111/inr.12171
Subject(s) - legislation , jurisdiction , sample (material) , set (abstract data type) , stratified sampling , business , nursing , medicine , computer science , political science , law , chemistry , chromatography , pathology , programming language
Aim To identify, compare and contrast the major component parts of heterogeneous stratified sample of nursing legislation. Background Nursing legislation varies from one jurisdiction to another. Up until now no research exists into whether the variations of such legislation are random or if variations are related to a set of key attributes. Methods This mixed method study used a random stratified sample of legislation to map through documentary analysis the content of 14 nursing acts and then explored, using quantitative techniques, whether the material contained relates to a number of key attributes. These attributes include: legal tradition of the jurisdiction; model of regulation; administrative approach; area of the world; and the economic status of the jurisdiction.Findings Twelve component parts of nursing legislation were identified. These were remarkably similar irrespective of attributes of interest. However, not all component parts were specified in the same level of detail and the manner by which the elements were addressed did vary. A number of potential relationships between the structure of the legislation and the key attributes of interest were identified. Conclusions and Implications for Policy This study generated a comprehensive and integrated map of a global sample of nursing legislation. It provides a set of descriptors to be used to undertake further quantitative work and provides an important policy tool to facilitate dialogue between regulatory bodies. At the individual nurse level it offers insights that can help nurses pursue recognition of credentials across jurisdictions.