Nurses and midwives' experiences with peer-group clinical supervision intervention: A pilot study

Area of Science:

• Healthcare professional development
• Organizational psychology
• Supervision models

Background:

• Protected reflective time is crucial for discussing complex healthcare issues.
• Peer-group clinical supervision is a model that can facilitate reflective practice but requires further understanding.
• Limited research exists on the impact of peer-group clinical supervision.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate changes in supervisees' understanding of clinical supervision.
• To assess supervisees' perceptions of organizational functioning post-intervention.
• To explore the impact of peer-group clinical supervision on healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

• A 12-month pre-post intervention pilot study design.
• Data collection via pre- and post-intervention surveys.
• Surveys included demographic, work-related factors, and clinical supervision experience.

Main Results:

• Significant increase in adaptability observed post-intervention.
• Supervisees reported sessions as a safe space, overcoming initial concerns.
• Challenges identified included finding time for clinical supervision.

Conclusions:

• Peer-group clinical supervision fosters rapport, trust, and shared experiences among colleagues.
• Benefits extend to individual professionals and the organization.
• Implementation is supported, with a need to address time and workload pressures.