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Leadership development: a collaborative approach to curriculum development and delivery.
Kathleen M Munro1, Margot C Russell
1School of Health Sciences, Nursing, Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh, EH12 8TS, and NHS Lanarkshire Practice Development Centre, Wishaw Genearl Hospital, United Kingdom. kmunro@qmuc.ac.uk
Nurse Education Today
|November 3, 2006
Summary
This study details a successful National Health Service (NHS) leadership program in Scotland, highlighting collaborative efforts between healthcare partners and a university for continuing professional development.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Professional Development
- Collaborative Education
Background:
- The National Health Service (NHS) Leadership Programme in Lanarkshire, Scotland, initiated in 2002.
- The program is endorsed by employers, accredited by a higher education institution, and approved by the NHS Education Board for Scotland.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the collaborative nature of the NHS Leadership Programme from conception to delivery.
- To outline partner criteria, collaboration features, and quality assurance processes.
Main Methods:
- The article focuses on the partnership between the Practice Development Centre, Lanarkshire health service stakeholders, and Queen Margaret University College.
- It involves an account of the collaboration's development, validation, and ongoing delivery.
Main Results:
- The program's success is attributed to the combined efforts of the teaching team, health service stakeholders, and the university.
- Outcomes include positive student views, achievement, and benefits for all partners.
Conclusions:
- Effective collaboration is crucial for the successful development and delivery of professional development programs within the NHS.
- The NHS Leadership Programme serves as a model for inter-organizational partnerships in healthcare education.
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