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April 10, 2026Open Access

Stakeholders’ perspectives on community health nursing practice in the healthcare system of Iran: a qualitative study

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To explore stakeholders’ perspectives on community health nursing practice in Iran's healthcare system.
Conducted qualitative interviews with stakeholders
Analyzed perceptions regarding community health nursing roles
Identified challenges in role integration and decision-making
Discrepancy found between nurses' knowledge and actual roles
Challenges in defining roles impacted healthcare service delivery
Stakeholders emphasized the need for better integration and participation

Abstract

The findings showed a discrepancy between the existing knowledge and competencies of community health nurses and their actual roles within the healthcare system of Iran. Stakeholders described challenges related to role definition, integration into healthcare service delivery and participation in decision-making processes, which were perceived as influencing the implementation of CHNP within the primary healthcare network of the country.

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Iman Sharifikia

Jamileh Farokhzadian

Azam Hosseinnejad

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Health Research Policy and Systems

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Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Iranshahr University

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Stakeholders’ perspectives on community health nursing practice in the healthcare system of Iran: a qualitative study

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