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Expectations and experiences of group supervision: Swedish and Norwegian preceptors' perspectives
Christina Sundin Andersson1, Agneta Danielsson, Reidun Hov
1Department of Nursing, Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden. christina.sundin-andersson@kau.se
Aim:
The aim of the present study was to describe preceptors' expectations and experiences of participating in group supervision (GS).
Background:
The challenging role of preceptors and their need for support is well known. Therefore, a collaborative project was carried out, providing GS to preceptors to strengthen them in their role.
Method:
Data were collected from 48 preceptors by means of study-specific forms and field notes, and analysed using qualitative content analysis.
Results:
Both positive and negative expectations and experiences of group supervision were found, but the positive experiences exceeded the expectations. The group in itself had a significant meaning for the preceptors; their pedagogical and personal competence increased and they became aware of their role as 'bridge-builders'.
Conclusions:
Using GS to strengthen preceptors in their role was found to be successful. The findings provided new arguments for this model as a reflection tool.
Implications For Nursing Management:
Strengthened preceptors can have an impact on nursing students' learning, and thereby also on future nurses' competence, which is a great concern of nurse managers. By using nurse lecturers as group leaders, the collaboration between the clinical placements and the nursing faculties can be improved.
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