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Role development in acute nursing in Scotland.
Sarah Armstrong1, Debbie Tolson2, Bernice West3
1Acute Services Strategy, Forth Valley Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Falkirk.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|April 10, 2016
Summary
Nurse-led services in Scotland are crucial for patient-focused care. This study highlights the professional merit and patient benefits of innovative nursing roles in acute care settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Scotland
Background:
- Evaluating innovative roles in nurse-led services is essential for advancing nursing and midwifery practice.
- Nurse-led services are increasingly important in delivering patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate innovative roles underpinning successful nurse-led services in nursing and midwifery in Scotland.
- To identify key themes and benefits associated with these roles.
Main Methods:
- A dual methodological approach was used, combining a national survey of NHS trusts in Scotland with detailed case studies.
- Twenty semi-structured interviews were conducted with clinical nurse specialists, analyzed using grounded theory.
Main Results:
- Three innovative nurse-led case studies in acute care were identified.
- Key themes included the specific nature of work, professional merit, patient benefits, and the need for objective evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Findings strongly support the importance of nurses in promoting and developing patient-focused initiatives within acute care.
- Innovative nursing roles contribute significantly to positive patient outcomes and service development.
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