Process evaluation of a programme to empower community nurse leadership.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Nurses in the Lead (NitL) programme consists of a systematic approach and training to 1) empower community nurses in implementing evidence, targeted at encouraging functional activities of older adults, and 2) train community nurses in enabling team members to change their practice. This article aims to describe the process evaluation of NitL.

Methods

A mixed-methods formative process evaluation with a predominantly qualitative approach was conducted. Qualitative data were collected by interviews with community nurses (n = 7), focus groups with team members (n = 31), and reviewing seven implementation plans and 28 patient records. Quantitative data were collected among community nurses and team members (N = 90) using a questionnaire to assess barriers in encou

SUBMITTER: Vogel RGM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8273989 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature