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Debating the use of work-based learning and interprofessional education in promoting collaborative practice in primary care: a discussion paper
(Radcliffe Publishing Ltd, 2012-07) Cameron, Shona; Rutherford, Ishbel; Mountain, Kristina
Background: The context of primary care in the UK is changing rapidly, underpinned by continuing policy drivers to ensure person-centred safe and effective practice. Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for healthcare practitioners are increasingly using interprofessional education (IPE) as one route to engender greater understanding of others' roles and contributions to health care, with the suggestion that IPE leads to better integration and teamwork, and thus stronger collaborative practice. Access to education and professional development for those working in primary care is difficult, and individuals need the focus of learning to be clearly relevant to their practice. Aims: To review and debate the evidence on the role of work-based learning and IPE in enhancing collaborative practice in primary care. Method: Literature search and critique of key papers relevant to primary care practice. Results: The three themes emerged of IPE, workbased learning (WBL) and collaborative practice. There is a growing body of literature to support the positive outcomes of IPE and the utilisation of WBL in developing practice. A range of practitioners in a variety of work settings have used WBL approaches in the implementation of innovations and the development of communities of practice. However, little evidence exists to support these approaches in primary care. Conclusion: The application of WBL across primary care teams can support a positive and collaborative learning culture, resulting in changes to professional practice.
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.
Leadership in Community Nursing - Report of a study carried out by Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Forth Valley
(Queens Nursing Institute in Scotland, 2010-02-28) Cameron, Shona; Harbison, Jean; Lambert, Vicky; Rutherford, Ishbel; Dickson, Caroline; Astbury, R.; Russell, M.; Lindesay, S.
In response to national and local agendas, both NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Forth Valley maintain a strong commitment to the development of those in clinical leadership positions. Queen Margaret University programmes in Nursing incorporate leadership as a core element in preparation for practice, and QMU have accredited NHS Lanarkshire's leadership educational programme for several years. This project emerged from that collaboration, from ideas about the nature of leadership and the recognition that few empirical studies exist in nursing in general, and fewer specifically in community nursing. The two data collection sites were not involved in pilot work of the Review of Nursing in the Community (SEHD 2006) although all staff were working in this context of policy drivers encouraging change (SE 2005a, SE 2005b, Pollock 2007, Kennedy et al 2009, RCN 2009a 2009b).