Enhancing transformational facilitation skills for nurses seeking to support practice innovation

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Management
• Organizational Development

Background:

• Facilitating practice innovation is crucial for healthcare advancement.
• Nurses require specific knowledge and skills to drive practice development.
• Existing training programs may not adequately prepare nurses for this role.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the development and implementation of a nurse-focused facilitation program.
• To evaluate the process and outcomes of this practice development initiative.
• To assess the program's effectiveness in enhancing nurses' facilitation skills.

Main Methods:

• A 12-month "Facilitation in Clinical Practice" program.
• Utilized transformational practice development (tPD) methodology.
• Incorporated workshops, active learning groups, and co-facilitated support.

Main Results:

• Positive participant feedback and successful application of skills in practice.
• Key learning areas included self-directed learning, valuing diversity, and facilitating innovation.
• The co-facilitation model fostered facilitator growth and development.

Conclusions:

• The "Facilitation in Clinical Practice" program effectively enhances nurses' capabilities in tPD.
• Nurses gained practical skills to lead and implement practice innovations.
• The program supports the ongoing professional development of nurses in leadership roles.