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Practice development: individualized care.

J Wright1, B McCormack

  • 1University of Ulster and Royal Hospitals Trust, Belfast. jayne.wright@rcw.org.uk

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|September 11, 2002
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This study enhanced nursing care for older adults by developing a person-centred approach. Ward leaders were key facilitators, improving individualized patient care and clinical leadership skills.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Nursing Practice
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Traditional nursing care for older adults often prioritizes physical needs.
  • A need exists for more individualized and person-centred care models in geriatric settings.
  • Empowering ward leaders is crucial for driving practice development initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a person-centred approach in geriatric nursing care.
  • To explore the role of ward leaders as facilitators in practice development.
  • To enhance registered nurses' skills in clinical leadership.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an established practice development framework for a systematic change process.
  • Employed external facilitation to support ward leaders in their role.

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  • Implemented project management strategies to guide the development work.

    • Main Results:

    • Ward leaders were successfully developed as key facilitators of practice development.
    • Registered nurses demonstrated improved skills and knowledge in clinical leadership.
    • Nursing care shifted from a focus solely on physical needs to a more individualized approach.

    Conclusions:

    • A person-centred approach, facilitated by empowered ward leaders, significantly improves nursing care for older adults.
    • Investing in clinical leadership development enhances the quality and individualization of patient care.
    • Systematic practice development frameworks are effective in implementing significant changes in healthcare settings.