About the Book
International Practice Development in Nursing builds on Practice Development in Nursing, edited by the same editors and is the first book to develop a truly international practice development perspective.
Practice development is a key concept in developing effective nursing care which is firmly embedded in health service modernisation agendas, clinical governance strategies, team and cultural developments and in quality improvements that directly impact on patient care in the UK and internationally. Practice development acknowledges the interplay between the development of knowledge and skills, enablement strategies, facilitation and a systematic, rigorous and continuous processes of emancipatory change in order to achieve evidence-based, person-centred care.
International Practice Development in Nursing is an essential resource for all practice developers and for nurses with a remit for facilitating innovation and change in practice.
International Practice Development in Nursing builds on Practice Development in Nursing, edited by the same editors and is the first book to develop a truly international practice development perspective.
Practice development is a key concept in developing effective nursing care which is firmly embedded in health service modernisation agendas, clinical governance strategies, team and cultural developments and in quality improvements that directly impact on patient care in the UK and internationally. Practice development acknowledges the interplay between the development of knowledge and skills, enablement strategies, facilitation and a systematic, rigorous and continuous processes of emancipatory change in order to achieve evidence-based, person-centred care.
International Practice Development in Nursing is an essential resource for all practice developers and for nurses with a remit for facilitating innovation and change in practice.
Key features:
- Explores the knowledge base for Practice Development work, and its practical application, and outcomes
- Sets Practice Development into an international context, demonstrating how strategies and frameworks can be transferred between cultures
- Examines the role of practice development in the modernisation of health care services
- Explores collaborative working practices, including the journey to becoming a facilitator
- Addresses principles and practices of practice development in a multi-professional context
About the Editors:
Professor Kim Manley is Head of Practice Development, Royal College of Nursing.
Professor Brendan McCormack is Professor of Nursing Research, NursingResearch Institute, University of Ulster. He is also a Visiting Professor at the University of Technology, Sydney and an Adjunct Professor at Monash University, Melbourne.
Dr Valerie Wilson is Director of Nursing Research & Practice Development, The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Professor of Nursing Research & Practice Development at the University of Technology Sydney, Australia.