Is training in solution-focused working useful to community matrons?

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Psychology
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Community matrons (CMs) play a vital role in patient care and wellbeing.
• There is a need for effective, patient-centered care strategies within the NHS.
• Solution-focused (SF) approaches offer a potential model for enhancing patient self-management and care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the usefulness and relevance of solution-focused (SF) approaches training for community matrons (CMs).
• To explore CMs' perspectives on the application and impact of SF approaches in their practice.

Main Methods:

• A mixed-methods study involving questionnaires administered immediately post-training.
• Qualitative interviews conducted with CMs 12 months after the training.
• Data collection focused on CMs' perceptions of SF approaches' utility, usability, and relevance.

Main Results:

• CMs reported SF approaches training as useful, usable, and relevant to their practice.
• SF approaches facilitated collaboration with patients to enhance 'living well' strategies.
• Reported outcomes included improved patient self-management, reduced CM reliance, and increased CM job satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• Solution-focused (SF) approaches training is a valuable initiative for community matrons.
• SF approaches align with NHS goals for efficiency and patient-centered care.
• Empowering patients through SF approaches can lead to better health outcomes and professional satisfaction.