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The leader of the Nursing Research Group on end-of-life processes at the IIS Aragón is co-author of two documents linked to the Strategic Framework for Nursing Care
Marisa de la Rica, leader of the Research Group Nurse in end-of-life processes of the IIS Aragón, She participates as a co-author in two publications promoted by the Ministry of Health within the framework of the Initiative Care FrameworkDe la Rica is the president of the Spanish Association of Palliative Care Nursing (AECPAL), entity from which it forms part of the Scientific and Technical Committee of this state initiative, and combines this activity with his work in the Clinical Research Unit of the IIS Aragón at the Lozano Blesa University Clinical Hospital.
Over the past few years, the Ministry of Health has developed the Strategic Framework for Nursing Care (MECE) with the participation of the various governing bodies of Health Care CommitteeThis document was created with the aim of becoming a reference model for the development of care professions, with an impact on the organization of the health system and on improving the health outcomes of the population.
The first document in which Marisa de la Rica has participated is precisely the Strategic Framework for Nursing CareThis document establishes the foundation for strengthening the role of nursing within the healthcare system. It addresses issues such as human resource planning, skills development, professional practice, leadership, and research and innovation in care. Its aim is to advance towards safer, more efficient, and patient-centered care.
The second publication in which she is listed as a co-author is the document of MECE IndicatorsThis tool will allow for the monitoring and evaluation of the strategic framework. This document includes a set of indicators designed to measure the implementation of the various lines of work and assess their impact on the National Health System. Furthermore, it aims to facilitate a more precise evaluation of the contribution of nursing care in different healthcare settings and to support decision-making regarding planning and quality of care.
In the process of defining the framework, several related projects have also emerged, including joint work with the World Health Organization on policies for attracting and retaining nursing talent, as well as research focused on human resource planning models tailored to patient needs to ensure safe care in different healthcare settings. AECPAL is also involved in these lines of work.
