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Multidisciplinary perspectives on pediatric nurse prescribing: a mixed-methods analysis of attitudes and consensus

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  • Juan Wang

  • Yajun Yue

  • May 20, 2026

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    Pediatric nurses in China showed significantly stronger support for nurse prescribing compared to physicians, indicating differing attitudes between the two groups.

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    Perceived benefits and training needs were identified as significant positive predictors of support for nurse prescribing among pediatric healthcare professionals.

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    Both pediatric nurses and physicians agreed on the appropriateness of prescribing basic, low-risk medications, suggesting a common ground for implementation.

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    The study highlighted three key implementation priorities: clear scope definition, standardized training, and legal-regulatory safeguards for nurse prescribing.

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    Findings support a phased model of pediatric nurse prescribing that emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and structured training for effective implementation.

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