Multiprofessional perceptions of a paediatric nursing development unit

This article describes the final component of the quinquennial evaluation of a King's Fund accredited nursing development unit (NDU) within a paediatric outpatient department of a large district general hospital during the period 1993–1998. The study draws upon descriptive data obtained through...

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Published in:British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing) 2000-04, Vol.9 (7), p.414-422
Main Authors: Glasper, Edward Alan, Brooking, Julia, Raphael, Helen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude of Health Personnel
Child
Child Health Services - organization & administration
Children's Nursing
Hospital Units - organization & administration
Humans
Nursing
Nursing Research - organization & administration
Nursing Staff, Hospital - education
Nursing Staff, Hospital - organization & administration
Nursing Staff, Hospital - psychology
Organizational Culture
Outpatient Clinics, Hospital - organization & administration
Patient Care Team - organization & administration
Pediatric Nursing - organization & administration
Program Evaluation
Staff Development - organization & administration
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:This article describes the final component of the quinquennial evaluation of a King's Fund accredited nursing development unit (NDU) within a paediatric outpatient department of a large district general hospital during the period 1993–1998. The study draws upon descriptive data obtained through a questionnaire distributed to 83 members of staff associated with the outpatient department. Overall, the results demonstrate that NDU status has enabled staff to embrace the change process more readily than might have been possible otherwise. The basic premise that NDUs should promote nursing innovation is explored and critically evaluated.
ISSN:0966-0461
2052-2819
DOI:10.12968/bjon.2000.9.7.6321