David Pontin
Managing the caseload: A qualitative action research study exploring how community children's nurses deliver services to children living with life-limiting, life-threatening, and chronic conditions
Pontin, David; Lewis, Mary
Authors
Mary Lewis
Abstract
PURPOSE. The number of children living with life-limiting, life-threatening, and chronic conditions nursed at home/in the community is increasing. There is limited literature on how community children's nurses (CCNs) manage their caseloads. DESIGN AND METHODS. A qualitative-action research study used in-depth interviews. RESULTS. The study generated a number of insights about the sorts of phenomena that contribute to CCNs' perceptions of workload. Themes included strategy, being proactive, purposeful visit, and knowing families. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS. Using a workload tool may help CCNs manage caseloads. Further work in other areas is required to identify issues of cultural specificity. © 2008 Blackwell Publishing.
Citation
Pontin, D., & Lewis, M. (2008). Managing the caseload: A qualitative action research study exploring how community children's nurses deliver services to children living with life-limiting, life-threatening, and chronic conditions. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing, 13(1), 26-35. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6155.2008.00131.x
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2008 |
Journal | Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing |
Print ISSN | 1539-0136 |
Electronic ISSN | 1744-6155 |
Publisher | Wiley |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 13 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 26-35 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6155.2008.00131.x |
Keywords | community, children's nursing, palliative care, caseload management |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1016185 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6155.2008.00131.x |