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Cindy Peternelj-Taylor¹

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This issue highlights nursing care in correctional settings, showcasing diverse educational, clinical, and research advancements. It challenges the perception of "hiddenness" in this evolving nursing specialty.

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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

Nursing
Correctional Health
Healthcare Leadership

Background:

Nursing care in correctional environments is complex and diverse.
Nursing leaders across Canada and the United States are making significant contributions.
The concept of physical and professional "hiddenness" has been a challenge in this field.

Purpose of the Study:

To showcase the complexity and diversity of nursing care in correctional settings.
To highlight the contributions of nursing leaders in this specialty.
To challenge notions of "hiddenness" and demonstrate the maturation of correctional nursing.

Main Methods:

Feature articles representing unique educational initiatives.
Showcase clinical practice contexts within correctional facilities.
Present diverse research perspectives on correctional nursing.

Main Results:

Demonstrated strides in the maturation of correctional nursing.
Unmasked the advancements made in nursing care within correctional environments.
Highlighted unique educational, clinical, and research contributions.

Conclusions:

Correctional nursing is a maturing specialty with significant contributions.
Nursing leaders are actively challenging the "hiddenness" of this practice area.
The diversity of initiatives, contexts, and perspectives enriches correctional healthcare.