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K L Barriball

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PubMed2000

Recognising advancing nursing practice: evidence from two observational studies.

Debates over title, grades and relationships across the profession has tended to dominate the literature in advancing nursing practice. Fewer research projects have attempted to study the activities of nurses who are designated as undertaking advancing nursing roles. One study evaluating Masters courses for Clinical Nursing Practice and a second addressing the impact of the 'Scope of Professional Practice' (United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery & Health Visiting, 1992) document by this team of authors afforded these research opportunities. In this paper empirical data from 'reflective' observation with 19 nurses (including midwives and health visitors) are presented to illustrate the range and type of functions undertaken by a small group of practitioners developing their practice. A number of characteristic features emerged. Assessment of individual and group needs, positive motivation to constantly improve practice, inter-disciplinary and cross agency working for planned change and an ability to identify and prioritize service requirements were recognised in these nurses' roles. Certain personal attributes were seen to be essential for successful role development such as confidence, commitment and problem solving powers combined with a positive working environment and supportive managers.

Education, Nursing, Graduate↗
PubMed1999

Exploring variables underlying non-response in a survey of nurses and nurses' aides in practice.

This paper demonstrates that distinguishing between the different sources of unit response failure (i.e. refusals and non-contact) in survey research is methodologically important since minimizing non-contact and refusals requires different approaches. The findings of an interview survey show that unit response failure can be contained successfully through careful study design and management. The potential value of using resampling (i.e. obtaining some information from non-respondents) for identifying: (i) which direction, if any, the data from respondents are biased and; (ii) influencing variables on the incidence of non-response is also demonstrated.

Adult↗
PubMed1999

Non-response in survey research: a methodological discussion and development of an explanatory model.

This paper demonstrates that the different sources of non-response in survey research must be considered by researchers in order to minimize the potential for bias, and that careful planning and management during sample selection, sample recruitment and data collection can control the extent of response failure. The findings of an interview survey of nurses and nurses' aides illustrate, however, that the success of strategies designed to reduce the loss of data in survey research depends upon researchers acknowledging the complex relationships that exist between non-response phenomena throughout the research process.

Bias↗
PubMed1996

Participation in continuing professional education in nursing: findings of an interview study.

The evidence suggests that enrolled nurses and those working part-time and on night duty consistently attend less continuing professional education than their more senior, full-time and day duty colleagues. This was substantiated in the findings of this study which also highlighted the paucity of opportunities for continuing education among unqualified practitioners. In the light of recent developments within the health services, this inequitable provision of continuing professional education to all nursing practitioners will need to be addressed and resolved. Continuing professional education provided on an arbitrary and random basis will not afford maximum positive outcomes for clients, the service and practitioners and has the potential to increase the levels of frustration among disadvantaged groups of nursing staff.

Adult↗
PubMed1996

The telephone survey method: a discussion paper.

The telephone survey method is discussed in the light of the experiences of one research team investigating case management practices among nurses working in the community using a multiple-method design. An account is given of the strategies employed to recruit a study sample, minimize non-response and bias and ensure the use of sound practices during data collection. The findings highlight the benefits of using the telephone survey method when recruiting respondents across a wide geographical area and/or working within a continually changing environment. However, the findings also highlight the challenge of non-response caused by non-contact and the resource implications of 'doing more' to recruit key informants via the telephone.

Case Management↗
PubMed1995

The different appraisal profiles of a group of nurses and nursing aides: implications for policy initiatives.

This paper focuses upon the extent to which different groups of nurses and nursing aides are operating within appraisal systems and highlights how appraisals are largely offered on an ad hoc basis to a selected few. The implications of these findings are discussed in the light of recent developments within the health service generally and the nursing profession more specifically.

Adult↗
PubMed1993

Measuring the impact of nursing interventions in the community: a selective review of the literature.

In a resource conscious environment, it is imperative that nurses use their skills and knowledge to provide an optimum service. It is suggested that nurses working in the community must measure the impact of their nursing interventions to guide their own role development and to inform the purchasing process. This literature review has revealed, however, that little progress has been made in this area by nurses within the community setting. Indeed, it is suggested that research is needed to test reliable and valid methods of outcome measurement.

Community Health Nursing↗
PubMed1993

School nursing: history, present practice and possibilities reviewed.

A review of the literature revealed that the early school nurses were engaged in predominantly screening work and as assistants to the school medical officer. The relatively limited empirical work suggests that they have the potential to make a major contribution to the health of school children; however, their current role appears to vary enormously nationwide and the issues of competency for the role and integration into the school team need addressing. The consumer/outsider view literature indicated a mismatch between expectations and service provision.

Child↗
PubMed1992

Continuing professional education for qualified nurses: a review of the literature.

Reviewed literature identifies the importance of continuing professional education and professional development for nurses subsequent to initial registration (including enrolled nurses). However, there is a lack of empirically based work analysing nurses' perceptions of their continuing professional education needs and the perceived outcomes of continuing professional education in terms of changes in knowledge accretion, attitudes, skills, job satisfaction, staff retention and career development. It is suggested that this lack of empirical work needs to be addressed if the proposed plans of the United Kingdom Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting (UKCC) to introduce mandatory continuing professional education are to have maximum benefits for clients, nurses and the service.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗