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Stepping Out: Re-engaging nurses in patient education for cardiac recovery

Annette Solman
Nurse Manager, Leadership Support and Practice Development, Central Coast Area Health Service, Gosford NSW

Louise Conway
Associate Lecturer, New England Business School, University of New England, NSW

Margaret McMillan
Professor and Deputy Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle NSW

Abstract

This paper reports on the conduct of study that investigated the experience of nurses working in a Cardiac Step Down Unit (CSDU).

The study was undertaken in order to identify factors that inhibit the smooth running of the unit and impact upon patient care. Case study design was used to explore practices in the CSDU. Data collection strategies included focus groups, semi structured interviews, surveys, self-report, and observation of nursing activity. The case study approach enabled generation of data sets that illuminate the context, culture and working environment of the unit.

It was found that the nursing care provided in the unit focussed on the provision of technology oriented rather than patient oriented care and that nurses experienced lack of role clarity about the care they provided. A number of recommendations that emerged from the study have since been implemented in practice and the effects of these changes are being evaluated in a follow up study.

Keywords

cardiac rehabilitation nursing, nursing roles, practice development, unit based change



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