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Development of a leadership role in a secure environment.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20507422     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The ever-changing demands of recruitment and retention, both nationally and at a local level, have resulted in many staff with little or no experience in managing a unit in a secure setting. This study aimed to elicit the views of a cross-section of unit-based staff and middle management, on their experiences of leadership and taking charge of a shift/unit. A qualitative descriptive design was adapted for this study. The data were collected using focus group interviews guided by semistructured interview schedules. Twenty-one subjects participated in three focus groups. The data were analyzed using Colaizzi's (1978) framework. Five themes emerged from the data analysis. These are: Perceived practical skills deficit, perceived difference in experience, training program, leadership skills, and teaching learning methods. Implications: The themes generated will provide a framework to develop a training program, which will prepare staff to take on a leadership role within a unit, if required.
Authors:
Shobha Rani; Michael Brennan; David Timmons
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of forensic nursing     Volume:  6     ISSN:  1556-3693     ISO Abbreviation:  J Forensic Nurs     Publication Date:  2010  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-05-28     Completed Date:  2010-09-03     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101234500     Medline TA:  J Forensic Nurs     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  96-103     Citation Subset:  IM; N    
Affiliation:
Training & Development Department, National Forensic Mental Health Service, Dublin, Ireland.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Attitude of Health Personnel*
Commitment of Mentally Ill
Education, Nursing, Continuing
Focus Groups
Forensic Nursing / education,  organization & administration*
Health Services Needs and Demand
Hospital Units / organization & administration
Hospitals, Psychiatric / organization & administration
Humans
Ireland
Leadership*
Nurse Administrators / education,  organization & administration,  psychology*
Nurse's Role / psychology*
Nursing Methodology Research
Nursing, Supervisory / organization & administration
Prisons / organization & administration
Professional Competence
Psychiatric Nursing / education,  organization & administration*
Qualitative Research
Self Efficacy

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