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F Redworth1, J Atkin, L Jones-Tatum

  • 1School of Health and Community Studies, North East Wales Institute of Higher Education, Wrexham.

British Journal of Community Nursing
|April 3, 2002
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This study evaluated an education program for home carers, enhancing skills through district nurse collaboration. The action research approach positively impacted project outcomes and interdisciplinary teamwork.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Education
  • Social Services
  • Nursing Practice

Background:

  • Home carers require specific skills for effective personal care.
  • Collaboration between home carers and district nurses (DNs) is crucial for quality care.
  • Existing challenges in personal care provision identified by home carers and DNs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a project providing education for social services' home carers.
  • To assess the development of care work skills through this educational program.
  • To examine the impact of an action research framework on interdisciplinary collaboration.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an action research framework to foster collaboration between district nurses and home carers.
  • Conducted an evaluation of the project's structure, process, and outcomes.

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  • Focused on skills development in care work for home carers.

    • Main Results:

    • The project evaluation yielded predominantly positive findings.
    • The educational program successfully enhanced skills related to care work.
    • The action research methodology was a key factor in the project's success.

    Conclusions:

    • The project successfully improved home carer skills and interdisciplinary collaboration.
    • Action research is an effective framework for driving positive change in healthcare education projects.
    • Positive outcomes were achieved through a collaborative, skills-focused educational initiative.