The unique contribution of community clinical nurse specialists in rural Wales

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  • Deborah Roberts
    Glyndwr University
  • Patricia Hibberd
  • Christopher Alan Lewis
  • Joanne Turley
To date, quality indicators that have been developed for nursing tend to
focus on acute, secondary care settings. It remains unclear whether such
quality indicators are applicable to community settings, particularly in rural
environments. This research aims to identify the consensus view among
specialist nurses regarding their unique nursing contribution within their
rural community. Identifying agreed aspects of the unique role within the
rural community area will enable quality care metrics to be developed,
allowing specialist nurses to measure their unique contribution to rural
health care in the future. The research used the Delphi technique to
identify a consensus view among a population of specialist community
nurses working in a designated rural area in Wales. The strongest area of
consensus related to clinical and teaching expertise, where participants
perceive educational expertise as being at the forefront of their role. In
terms of care for individuals, consensus was focused on four main areas:
developing appropriate criteria for referral in to the service, collaborative
working, education, and advocacy roles. The findings highlight similarities
to models of care provision elsewhere. Specific quality indicators are
required for clinical nurse specialists working in rural areas. Current quality
indicators may not be applicable across all clinical settings. Further work is
required to explore the nature of rural nursing practice.
Iaith wreiddiolSaesneg
Tudalennau (o-i)601-607
CyfnodolynBritish Journal of Community Nursing
Cyfrol19
Rhif y cyfnodolyn12
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StatwsCyhoeddwyd - Rhag 2014
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