Abstract

Increasing registered nurse staffing and skill mix can be a net cost-saving solution to nurse shortages. Contrary to the strong policy push towards a dilution of nursing skill mix, investment in supply of RNs should become the priority.

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Griffiths, Peter, et al. “Costs and cost-effectiveness of improved nurse staffing levels and skill mix in acute hospitals: A systematic review.” International Journal of Nursing Studies, vol. 147, Nov. 2023, p. 104601, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104601.

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Peter Griffithsa,b,c, Christina Savilleac, JaneBallac, Chiara Dall'Oraa,c, Paul Mereditha,b, Lesley Turnera,c, Jeremy Jonesc

a Applied Research Collaboration Wessex, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom

b Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

c School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom

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University of Southampton, England, United Kingdom

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Economics, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Costs and Cost Analysis, Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Workforce, Health Workforce, Personnel Staffing and Scheduling

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2026-01-13

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