The Power of Mentoring

Rauen, Carol; Knippa, Sara; Brewer, Hayley; Carothers, Brittany; Franklin, H. Bruce; Harvey, Jennifer; Maher, Penny; Mangers, Mellisa; Mathewson, Nicole; Strunk, Kelly; Herrmann, Cheryl; Thompson-Brazill, Kelly A.

doi:10.4037/ccn2017827

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“…It is suggested that management should give mentors appropriate power to conduct training programmes. Management also needs to be aware that inherent imbalances in power can lead to dysfunctional behaviour (Rauen et al, ).…”

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Nursing home staff experiences of implementing mentorship programmes: A systematic review and qualitative meta‐synthesis

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Aim To determine nursing home staff experiences in mentorship programmes, and staff perceptions of the enablers and barriers to implement mentorship programmes. Background Mentorship programmes are perceived as playing an important role in improving the quality of care in nursing homes. However, little is known about research evidence across the global about staff's experiences in the programmes. Methods A search for studies published from the earliest available date to April 2019 was undertaken. Two reviewers performed data extraction and an appraisal of eight studies using tools from the Joanna Briggs Institute. A pragmatic meta‐aggregative approach was applied to synthesise the findings. The qualitative research that was included was analysed to identify 63 findings that were organised into 12 categories and combined into three syntheses. Results The implementation of effective mentorship programmes is influenced by three factors: mentor capability, opportunity in the mentorship programmes, and motivation in the mentorship programmes. Conclusions There are a number of studies of nursing home staff experiences of mentorship programmes. However, systematic reviews that synthesise findings in this field are lacking. It is crucial to tailor the programme design to suit each unique nursing home care setting. We identified barriers and enablers, and learned that no barriers are insurmountable. Implications for Nursing Management Findings will inform nurse managers of an ideal environment for the implementation of a successful mentorship programme. Nursing homes need to establish and sustain mentorship programmes to help improve workforce capacity in delivering high‐quality care for residents.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%