A Qualitative Case Study Review of Role Transition in Community Nursing

Zurmehly, RN Joyce

doi:10.1111/j.1744-6198.2007.00083.x

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“…These findings are supported by evidence that nurses are increasingly being attracted to take up positions in PHC, with the number of nurses working in Australian general practices increasing from around 8000 nationally in 2009 to almost 12,000 in 2012 (AIHW ). Similar trends of a growing PHC nursing workforce have also been reported internationally (Zurmehly ).…”

Section: Introductionsupporting

confidence: 82%

“…, Simpson et al . , Zurmehly , Holt ), with exceptions being Bryan et al . 's () quantitative survey and Hartung's () mixed methods study.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The qualitative studies used a range of methodological approaches, including; phenomenology (Murray ), grounded theory (Pearson and Dean Care , Holt ), case study (Simpson et al . ) and thematic analysis (Adams , Zurmehly ).…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Four papers scored the maximum of 5, (Adams , Murray , Zurmehly , Holt ), three scored 4 (Bryan et al . , Pearson and Dean Care , Hartung ) and one paper scored 3 (Simpson et al .…”

Section: The Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Transitioning from acute to primary health care nursing: an integrative review of the literature

Ashley

Halcomb

Brown

2016

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Aims and objectives This paper seeks to explore the transition experiences of acute care nurses entering employment in primary health care settings. Background Internationally the provision of care in primary health care settings is increasing. Nurses are moving from acute care settings to meet the growing demand for a primary health care workforce. While there is significant research relating to new graduate transition experiences, little is known about the transition experience from acute care into primary health care employment. Design An integrative review, guided by Whittemore and Knafl's (2005) approach, was undertaken. Following a systematic literature search eight studies met the inclusion criteria. Methods Papers which met the study criteria were identified and assessed against the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Papers were then subjected to methodological quality appraisal. Thematic analysis was undertaken to identify key themes within the data. Results Eight papers met the selection criteria. All described nurses transitioning to either community or home nursing settings. Three themes were identified: (1) a conceptual understanding of transition, (2) role losses and gains and (3) barriers and enablers. Conclusion There is a lack of research specifically exploring the transitioning of acute care nurses to primary health care settings. To better understand this process, and to support the growth of the primary health care workforce there is an urgent need for further well-designed research. Relevance to clinical practice There is an increasing demand for the employment of nurses in primary health care settings. To recruit experienced nurses it is logical that many nurses will transition into primary health care from employment in the acute sector. To optimise retention and enhance the transition experience of these nurses it is important to understand the transition experience. Conflict of Interest Nil conflicts FundingCA is a fulltime PhD candidate supported by an Australian Postgraduate Award scholarship. ABSTRACTAims and objectives. This paper seeks to explore the transition experiences of acute care nurses entering employment in primary health care settings.Background. Internationally the provision of care in primary health care settings is

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Section: Introductionsupporting

confidence: 82%

“…, Simpson et al . , Zurmehly , Holt ), with exceptions being Bryan et al . 's () quantitative survey and Hartung's () mixed methods study.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Four papers scored the maximum of 5, (Adams , Murray , Zurmehly , Holt ), three scored 4 (Bryan et al . , Pearson and Dean Care , Hartung ) and one paper scored 3 (Simpson et al .…”

Section: The Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Transitioning from acute to primary health care nursing: an integrative review of the literature

Ashley

Halcomb

Brown

2016

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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“…2. Nursing administration and practices: Zurmehly (2007) indicated that making the transition to community-based nursing includes conceptual as well as emotional adjustments. Study results indicate a need for additional supportive preparation strategies to be incorporated into nursing orientation and continuing education programs.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Study of Community Healthcare Competency Among Public Health Nurses

Guo

Hsu

Lin

2008

Journal of Nursing Research

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The purpose of this study was to explore community healthcare competency of public health nurses (PHNs) and related factors in Taiwan. A cross-sectional research design was adopted to collect data. A community healthcare competency scale for PHNs was developed by the researchers based on a review of the literature to measure PHN competency (self-assessed) and task frequency rates. The instrument earned a content validity index score of .90, Cronbach's a of .97, split-half reliability of .95, and test-retest reliability of .97. The questionnaire was sent to 369 head nurses, who distributed copies to PHNs. A total of 2,956 questionnaires were sent out, with a return rate of 67.03%. Results indicate that (1) the PHNs scored high in cooperation with community-based healthcare services, community resources integration, and operation of community group and low on the ability to apply biostatistics, community health promotion activities initiation, and application of epidemiology;(2) implemented task frequency, years of work as a PHN, job position, education level and health station location were all significantly related to respondent competency scores. Results suggest that further examination is needed in the areas of years of work and training courses for incoming personnel and that further investigation of on-the-job training given by various locations of health stations is necessary in order to devise a training model for PHNs.

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