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Establishing the contribution of nursing in the community to the health of the people of Scotland: integrative literature review
(Wiley, 2008-12) Kennedy, Catriona; Christie, J.; Harbison, Jean; Maxton, F.; Rutherford, Ishbel
Aim. This paper is a report of an integrative literature review to explore the evidence base for nursing in the community. Background. The Scottish Executive (2005) in Scotland (UK), announced that a review of nursing in the community should be undertaken to inform implementation of the policy Delivering for Health. This policy called for a fundamental shift in the focus of care away from acute hospitals into the community where health care in the future will be concentrated. To inform this review of nursing in the community, the Scottish Executive commissioned a literature review. Methods. An integrative literature review was carried out during 2006 (February to April). We carried out an extensive literature search using multiple electronic databases and hand-searched key texts to find suitable systematic reviews and primary quantitative and qualitative papers for review (1996-March 2006). We included English language publications describing systematic reviews and primary empirical research about community nurses' contributions to the health of people. Findings. Seventy-three papers (12 systematic reviews and 61 studies) met our inclusion criteria. All of the studies were scored as either 'low' or 'medium' quality. None merited a 'high' quality rating. Conclusions. There is little research evaluating the impact of community nursing actions. Adequately resourced research is needed to strengthen the evidence base to support nurses in the community in delivering effective and efficient care that meet the health needs of people and communities. 2008 The Authors.
Investigating the contribution of community nurses to anticipatory care.
(Blackwell, 2010) Kennedy, Catriona; Harbison, Jean; Mahoney, C.; Jarvis, A.; Veitch, L.
Kennedy C, Harbison J, Mahoney C, Jarvis A, Veitch L (in press) Journal of Advanced Nursing.
Investigating the contribution of community nurses to anticipatory care: A qualitative exploratory study
(Wiley, 2011-07) Kennedy, Catriona; Harbison, Jean; Mahoney, Catherine; Jarvis, Alison; Veitch, Linda
Aims. To investigate how one aspect of anticipatory care is understood and delivered in practice. 'Anticipatory care' in this context can be understood as proactive care, which is oriented towards prevention of adverse events. Background. Scotland has identified the intention to move away from a preoccupation with acute care and invest in health improvement and anticipatory care. Community nurses are the key, yet little is known about how they understand and deliver anticipatory care. Methods. A qualitative case study design using individual in-depth interviews (n=10), observation (n=9) and focus groups (n=5) was selected. Five focus group interviews were carried out with district nurses, practice nurses and health visitors. Subsequently, nine observation events took place, each focused on a single nurse/client encounter. Data were collected during 2008 and 2009 in one Community Health Partnership in Scotland. Findings. Two approaches to anticipatory care emerged; these were influenced by participants' roles and responsibilities. Approach 1 derives from Government policy agenda and is focused on protocol-focused management of long-term illness. Approach 2 is synonymous with long-standing nursing activity focused on holistic care of individual patients. Both approaches are proactive in nature. Conclusions. There is scope to develop a more conceptually complex model of anticipatory care, building on this initial exploration, within which all aims, roles, practices and methods of evaluation can be located and clearly visible. This offers the potential to enable practitioners to interpret and apply policy - otherwise change may be limited and result in service gaps. 2011 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Investigating the contribution of community nursing to anticipatory care
(Health Services Research Programme, NHS Lothian, 2009) Kennedy, Catriona; Harbison, Jean; Jarvis, A.; Mahoney, C.; Veitch, L.
The aims of this proposal are to: -Study one aspect of anticipatory care (promotion of self care and support) to investigate how it is understood and delivered in practice -Articulate the nursing contribution to anticipatory care -Identify skills and competences required -Inform identification of potential outcome measures
Review of Community Nursing: baseline study research findings
(Scottish Government, 2009) Kennedy, Catriona; Elliott, Laurie; Rush, Robert; Hogg, Rhona; Cameron, Shona; Currie, Margaret; Hall, Steph; Miller, Martine; Plunkett, Charlene; Lauder, William
This research findings outlines the key findings from a study designed to provide quantitative and qualitative evidence of the views and satisfaction of community health nurses with their current role and their views on a proposed new model of community nursing in Scotland. It also gathered data on the views of their clients, particularly their experiences of receiving care and support from nurses in the community. The study will be used in a subsequent evaluation of the new model.
Review of Nursing in the Community: Baseline Study
(Scottish Government, 2009-04) Kennedy, Catriona; Elliott, Laurie; Rush, Robert; Hogg, Rhona; Cameron, Shona; Currie, Margaret; Hall, Steph; Miller, Martine; Plunkett, Charlene; Lauder, William
During 2006 the Scottish Executive began a far reaching review of community nursing. It was decided to test a new model of community nursing in four development sites. This report outlines the key findings from a study designed to provide quantitative and qualitative evidence of the views and satisfaction of community health nurses in these four sites with their current role and their views on a proposed new model of community nursing in Scotland. 1. This baseline study was commissioned by the Scottish Government in order to collect information which will be used in the subsequent evaluation of the new model of community nursing proposed in Scotland (Scottish Executive Health Department 2006). 2. The baseline study was designed to provide quantitative and qualitative evidence of the views and satisfaction of community health nurses with their current role and their views on the proposed model. It also gathered data on the views of their clients, particularly their experiences of receiving care and support from nurses in the community.
Study of the Implementation of a New Community Health Nurse Role in Scotland
(The Scottish Government, 2012-03) Elliott, Lawrie; Kennedy, Catriona; Rome, A.; Cameron, Shona; Currie, Margaret; Pow, Janette; Mackenzie-Baker, Maheshika