Perspectives and experiences of nurses as facilitators within a Practice Development program

Mulcahy, M; Lowry, C; Hoban, K; Perry, L

Perspectives and experiences of nurses as facilitators within a Practice Development program

Mulcahy, M Lowry, C Hoban, K Perry, L

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Citation:: Collegian, 2018, 25 (1), pp. 3 - 10
Issue Date:: 2018-02-01

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dc.contributor.author	Mulcahy, M	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Lowry, C	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Hoban, K	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Perry, L https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8507-1283	en_US
dc.date.available	2020-05-25T19:12:56Z
dc.date.issued	2018-02-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Collegian, 2018, 25 (1), pp. 3 - 10	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1322-7696	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/84139
dc.description.abstract	© 2017 Australian College of Nursing Ltd Background: Health services are challenged to change and adapt to meet the changing needs of the populations they serve. To support this, the ‘Essentials of Care’ Practice Development program was developed in Australia. Local facilitators play a key role in its delivery and achievements. Aims: This study aimed to gain insights into the experiences of clinical nurses in Practice Development facilitation roles in an acute hospital, including training for the role and changes occurring within themselves and their workplaces. Methods: A qualitative interpretive design used purposive sampling for a two-phase study using semi structured interviews and focus groups with data analysed using Framework Analysis. Results: Twelve Registered Nurses with an average of two years’ experience in a facilitator role were interviewed and attended focus groups in 2011. Five key themes were identified: (1) facilitator as enabler, (2) the necessary team approach to facilitation, (3) valuing both internal and external models of facilitation, (4) preparation and training for role, and (5) perceived changes: to the facilitator and to the workplace. Individuals’ ongoing development resulted from reflection, mentorship, role-modelling and co-facilitation; facilitation skills were recognised as relevant for nursing beyond their Program role. Ward culture gains were valued as distinct from measurable patient outcomes such as reduced medication errors. Conclusion: Findings provide insights into facilitators’ experiences of this Practice Development role and contribute to better understanding of effective processes for nursing practice change in acute health services. Recommendations were proposed to support future role and post-holder development.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Collegian	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.colegn.2017.01.003	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Nursing	en_US
dc.title	Perspectives and experiences of nurses as facilitators within a Practice Development program	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	1	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	25	en_US
utslib.for	1110 Nursing	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Nursing
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.issue	1	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	25	en_US

Abstract:

© 2017 Australian College of Nursing Ltd Background: Health services are challenged to change and adapt to meet the changing needs of the populations they serve. To support this, the ‘Essentials of Care’ Practice Development program was developed in Australia. Local facilitators play a key role in its delivery and achievements. Aims: This study aimed to gain insights into the experiences of clinical nurses in Practice Development facilitation roles in an acute hospital, including training for the role and changes occurring within themselves and their workplaces. Methods: A qualitative interpretive design used purposive sampling for a two-phase study using semi structured interviews and focus groups with data analysed using Framework Analysis. Results: Twelve Registered Nurses with an average of two years’ experience in a facilitator role were interviewed and attended focus groups in 2011. Five key themes were identified: (1) facilitator as enabler, (2) the necessary team approach to facilitation, (3) valuing both internal and external models of facilitation, (4) preparation and training for role, and (5) perceived changes: to the facilitator and to the workplace. Individuals’ ongoing development resulted from reflection, mentorship, role-modelling and co-facilitation; facilitation skills were recognised as relevant for nursing beyond their Program role. Ward culture gains were valued as distinct from measurable patient outcomes such as reduced medication errors. Conclusion: Findings provide insights into facilitators’ experiences of this Practice Development role and contribute to better understanding of effective processes for nursing practice change in acute health services. Recommendations were proposed to support future role and post-holder development.

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