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An evaluation of a clinical supervision programme.

L Willson1, T N Fawcett, D A Whyte

  • 1Mount Royal College, Calgary, Canada.

British Journal of Community Nursing
|February 8, 2002
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Community nurses in remote Scotland received practice support to combat isolation and enhance professional growth. This peer support program utilized reflective practice over nine months, showing positive outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Rural Health

Background:

  • Community nurses in remote areas face geographical isolation.
  • Identified needs for professional development and peer support in North Argyll, Scotland.
  • Existing support structures may be insufficient for isolated healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate a clinical supervision program for community nurses.
  • To provide peer support to mitigate the effects of geographical isolation.
  • To facilitate professional development through reflective practice.

Main Methods:

  • A 9-month 'practice support' program was implemented.
  • Community nurses chose the term 'practice support' for the initiative.
  • Pre- and post-implementation questionnaires were used for evaluation.

Main Results:

  • The program aimed to counteract geographical isolation.
  • Facilitated professional development through reflective practice.
  • Evaluated through comparative questionnaires.

Conclusions:

  • Practice support can address the challenges of remote nursing.
  • Peer support and reflective practice are valuable for isolated healthcare professionals.
  • The program demonstrated a potential model for supporting rural nursing staff.

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