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Outcomes From A Pilot Project On Workplace Culture Observations: Getting Evaluation And Outcomes On The Agenda, Jan Dewing, Sue Moore, Rachel Lohrey, Julia Hoogesteger, Zena Sale, Chris Winstanley
Outcomes From A Pilot Project On Workplace Culture Observations: Getting Evaluation And Outcomes On The Agenda, Jan Dewing, Sue Moore, Rachel Lohrey, Julia Hoogesteger, Zena Sale, Chris Winstanley
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Abstract Aims and objectives: The overall aim of this mini project was to collaboratively engage in a learning activity that would provide evidence about the workplace culture to be used to inform other aspects of practice development work. The objectives were: to enhance observation skills; contribute to a team development activity; share and develop critical questions for use with local practice development action planning and build up active commitment to practice development work within the group. Design: A small pilot project embedded within a larger complex emancipatory practice development programme. Method: An unstructured observation method was used and followed up …
Developing Person-Centred Care: Addressing Contextual Challenges Through Practice Development, Brendan Mccormack, Jan Dewing, Tanya Mccance
Developing Person-Centred Care: Addressing Contextual Challenges Through Practice Development, Brendan Mccormack, Jan Dewing, Tanya Mccance
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Developing person-centred care is not a one-time event; rather it requires a sustained commitment from organisations to the ongoing facilitation of developments, a commitment both in clinical teams and across organizations. Contextual factors pose the greatest challenge to person-centredness and the development of cultures that can sustain person-centred care. We will begin with a general comment on 'context' and its meaning before exploring three particular factors that influence the practice context, namely, workplace culture, learning culture, and the physical environment. Next we explore a particular approach to developing person-centred care through emancipatory practice development. We highlight the importance of facilitation …