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Returning to practice

S Holland

    Health Visitor
    |March 1, 1994
    PubMed
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    Health visitors returning to practice after a career break face challenges. Encouraging their enthusiasm is vital for the health visiting profession

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Healthcare Workforce Studies

    Background:

    • Health visitors returning to practice after career breaks often encounter negative responses.
    • The health visiting profession faces challenges in retaining experienced professionals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the experiences of health visitors returning to practice.
    • To highlight the need for supportive return-to-practice programs.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative recounting of experiences from health visitors enrolled in HVA's open learning 'Return to practice' courses.
    • Analysis of anecdotal evidence and participant narratives.

    Main Results:

    • Returners face significant barriers and negative responses upon seeking to re-enter the profession.
    • Open learning courses provide a pathway for re-entry, but systemic support is lacking.

    Conclusions:

    • The health visiting profession must actively encourage and support returning health visitors.
    • Addressing the challenges faced by returners is crucial for the survival and innovation within the profession, especially in the current political climate.