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From root to fruit -- flourishing in change. Evaluation of a development programme for practice development facilitators in end-of-life care.
- Source :
- International Practice Development Journal; May2018, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p1-14, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Background: This paper outlines the structure, processes and outcomes of a 12-month development programme for nurses who were transitioning from a practice-based training role to a practice development role. The programme was part of organisational commitment to develop a personcentred culture. A new team of practice development facilitators across the UK was formed at Marie Curie, a UK-based charity supporting persons with palliative and end-of-life care needs. Aim: The overall aim of the programme was to enable practice development facilitators to engage with the theory and practice of practice development, and to develop as enablers in the delivery of person-centred practice. Method: A co-designed, multimethod evaluation of the programme, which adopted emancipatory practice development and active learning methodologies. Data collection included fourth-generation evaluation, reflective writing, participant stories and examples of practice change. Findings: The programme supported a change in focus of participants' role from technical to emancipatory. The team identified new ways of engaging together that enabled them to embody personcentredness. By experiencing active learning, they came to a better understanding of themselves and their practice. Throughout the programme, the team experienced a range of organisational challenges that impacted on their progress. Development of facilitation skills and a strong community of practice will enhance the embeddedness and sustainability of the new role. Conclusions: Facilitators of practice development can be catalysts in the development of personcentred cultures, which are indicative of flourishing organisations. To be sustainable, initiatives such as this one need to be included in organisational strategy. A sense of wellbeing and renewed commitment to develop practice in ways that keep person-centred care at its heart can be experienced through experiencing human flourishing. Key messages: • Making explicit values and beliefs at the beginning of a programme enables social learning and innovation in practice • Investment in practice development can be a catalyst in developing person-centred cultures • Role modelling person-centredness has a positive impact on staff wellbeing and person-centred practices • Embedding communities of practice maintains the momentum of new ways of working [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- RESEARCH methodology
MEDICAL care
EVALUATION of medical care
NURSE practitioners
NURSES
ORGANIZATIONAL change
PALLIATIVE treatment
PROFESSIONAL employee training
OCCUPATIONAL roles
WELL-being
SOCIAL learning theory
HUMAN services programs
PATIENT-centered care
EVALUATION of human services programs
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20469292
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Practice Development Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 133860672
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.19043/ipdj81.003