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The implementation of the named nurse concept
Professional Nurse (London, England)
|September 1, 1995
Summary
Achieving continuity of care through the named nurse initiative requires reorganizing care delivery methods and embracing professional autonomy. Patient empowerment in care planning is crucial but often impeded by traditional attitudes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Care Delivery
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Continuity of care is essential for effective patient outcomes.
- The named nurse concept aims to improve care continuity.
- Traditional healthcare attitudes can hinder patient involvement in care planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the requirements for successful implementation of the named nurse initiative.
- To identify barriers and facilitators to achieving continuity of care.
- To emphasize the importance of professional autonomy for nurses.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of care delivery models.
- Examination of patient care-planning processes.
- Discussion of nursing professional autonomy.
Main Results:
- Reorganization of clinical care delivery is necessary for continuity.
- Patient empowerment through care-planning is often hindered.
- Nurses' professional autonomy is key to initiative success.
Conclusions:
- The named nurse initiative necessitates significant changes in care delivery.
- Overcoming traditional attitudes is vital for patient empowerment.
- National auditing is recommended to evaluate the initiative's effectiveness.