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Towards practice development--a vision in reality or a reality without vision?
B McCormack1, K Manley, A Kitson
1Royal College of Nursing Institute, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, UK.
Journal of Nursing Management
|April 29, 2000
Summary
This study introduces a conceptual framework for systematic practice development in healthcare, addressing the lack of preparation and structure in current approaches. It promotes practitioner growth and sustainable innovation through a critical social science philosophy.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Development
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Current practice development in healthcare often lacks systematic approaches.
- Individual practitioners may be inadequately prepared for development roles.
- Historical context of practice development is presented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a conceptual framework for practice development.
- To address the need for a systematic approach in healthcare settings.
- To foster practitioner growth and innovation.
Main Methods:
- Development of a conceptual framework based on authors' experiences.
- Literature review to contextualize practice development.
- Application of a critical social science philosophy.
Main Results:
- A proposed conceptual framework for practice development.
- The framework, rooted in critical social science, supports individual growth and empowerment.
- The framework facilitates cultural change for continuous innovation.
Conclusions:
- A systematic approach to practice development is essential.
- The proposed framework enables organizational embrace of systematic development.
- Recommendations are provided for implementing the framework.