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Author Horsburgh, M.; Perkins, R.; Coyle, B.; Degeling, P.
Title The professional subcultures of students entering medicine, nursing and pharmacy programmes Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication Journal of Interprofessional Care Abbreviated Journal
Volume 20 Issue (up) 4 Pages 425-431
Keywords Interprofessional relations; Attitude of health personnel; Nurse managers; Nursing; Education; Organisational culture
Abstract This study sought to determine the attitudes, beliefs and values towards clinical work organisation of students entering undergraduate medicine, nursing and pharmacy programmes in order to frame questions for a wider study. University of Auckland students entering medicine, nursing and pharmacy programmes completed a questionnaire based on that used by Degeling et al. in studies of the professional subcultures working in the health system in Australia, New Zealand, England and elsewhere. Findings indicate that before students commence their education and training medical, nursing and pharmacy students as groups or sub-cultures differ in how they believe clinical work should be organised. Medical students believe that clinical work should be the responsibility of individuals in contrast to nursing students who have a collective view and believe that work should be systemised. Pharmacy students are at a mid-point in this continuum. There are many challenges for undergraduate programmes preparing graduates for modern healthcare practice where the emphasis is on systemised work and team based approaches. These include issues of professional socialisation which begins before students enter programmes, selection of students, attitudinal shifts and interprofessional education.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 937
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Author Clendon, J.
Title Nurse-managed clinics: Issues in evaluation Type Journal Article
Year 2003 Publication Journal of Advanced Nursing Abbreviated Journal
Volume 44 Issue (up) 6 Pages 558-565
Keywords Evaluation research; Nurse managers; Qualiltative research; Patient satisfaction
Abstract This article explores the importance of evaluation of nurse-managed clinics using the Mana Health Clinic in Auckland, as an example. Fourth generation evaluation is offered as an appropriate methodology for undertaking evaluation of nurse-managed clinics. Fourth generation evaluation actively seeks involvement of clients in the process and outcome of the evaluation, resulting in participation and empowerment of stakeholders in the service – a precept often forgotten in traditional evaluation strategies and of vital importance in understanding why people use nurse-managed clinics. The method proposed here also incorporates the need for quantitative data. The main argument is that a combination of qualitative and quantitative data sources is likely to give the greatest understanding of nurse-managed clinics' utilisation.
Call Number NRSNZNO @ research @ Serial 949
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