NiGP Research and Reports
In the news: Interesting articles/ research papers from Nursing Matters
A collation of the articles/ research papers listed in Nursing Matters from July 2006 - July 2009. Click here to view.
Professional development needs of general practice nurses
Elizabeth Halcomb, Elizabeth Meadley and Sherryn Streeter
The Australian general practice nursing workforce has grown exponentially in recent years as a consequence of supportive government policy and the increasing burden of chronic and complex disease in the community. This study sought to identify the educational and professional development needs of general practice nurses in NSW. Implications arising from this study encourage revisiting the current models of providing education and exploring flexible models orf course delivery, as well as opportunities for interprofessional education and taking time to regularly assess the perceived learning needs of clinical nurses.
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(Added on 18/8/09)
Abridged report of the Australian practice nursing study
Charting new roles for Australian general practice nurses: Abridged report of the Australian General Practice Nursing Study is now available on line.
This report outlines the findings of the Australian General Practice Nursing Study research- a study of 32 general practices in Australia, undertaken in two phases between mid 2005 and late 2008. The full report can be accessed at: http://www.anu.edu.au/aphcri/Spokes_Research_Program/Stream_Three/Phillips_abridged_25.pdf
Other information about the research and project summaries can be found at: http://www.anu.edu.au/aphcri/Spokes_Research_Program/Stream_Three.php
(Added on 18/8/09)