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Coordinating integrated services: a pilot study with participants of a co-ordinators course
171 Petworth Close, Sharston, Manchester M22 4 YR, UK. peter.mackereth@christie-tr.nwest.nhs.uk
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to explore developments in integrative practice in cancer care. Views were drawn from a small focus group (n=4), with students from a coordinators course. The role of a coordinator or team leader has been suggested as pivotal to service integration and organisation [National guidelines for the use of complementary therapies in supportive and palliative care. The Prince of Wales's foundation for Integrated Health & The National Council for Hospice and Specialist Palliative Care Services London POWFIH, 2003; Mackereth, European Journal of Oncology Nursing 8 (2004) 1]. The participants suggested that there are areas which need to be developed to achieve this goal, including evidence based practice, standardisation of training, and ongoing support, and personal development.
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