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Exploring an asset-based approach to nursing
1Brightness Management Ltd, Manchester.
Nursing Times
|February 26, 2013
Summary
This study applies asset-based community development principles to nursing, suggesting community solutions can address nursing profession challenges. It offers a new perspective on understanding and improving the nursing community.
Area of Science:
- Community Development
- Nursing Studies
- Public Health
Background:
- Perceived "failings" within the nursing profession are often viewed negatively.
- Traditional approaches may overlook systemic strengths and community-based solutions.
- Vulnerable communities offer potential insights into addressing professional challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore a novel perspective on nursing profession challenges by drawing parallels with asset-based community development.
- To investigate if principles from "Connecting Communities" can illuminate issues and solutions within the nursing community.
- To apply evidence-based community development theories to the context of nursing.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing an asset-based community development (ABCD) framework.
- Drawing parallels between observed problems and solutions in vulnerable communities and the nursing profession.
- Applying established community development theories to the healthcare sector.
Main Results:
- The article proposes that community development models offer a valuable lens for understanding nursing challenges.
- Identifies potential transferable solutions from community settings to the nursing profession.
- Highlights the influence of community development theories on health improvement strategies.
Conclusions:
- An asset-based approach can reframe challenges in the nursing profession as opportunities for community-led solutions.
- Understanding community dynamics offers a new paradigm for nursing workforce development and support.
- Evidence-based community development strategies can inform health policy and commissioning for better health outcomes.
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