Clinical supervision: A panacea for missed care
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Kathleen Markey RGN, PhD, MSc, PGCHE, BSc
Lecturer
Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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Kathleen Markey, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
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Search for more papers by this authorLouise Murphy RPN, RNT, PhD, PG Diploma, BSc (Hons)
Lecturer
National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
Search for more papers by this authorClaire O'Donnell RGN, RM, RNT, PhD, MSc, BSc
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Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
Search for more papers by this authorJames Turner HND, RMN, BA (Hons), MA, Dip CAT, PG Dip Ed., RNT, SFHEA, PhD
Principal Lecturer/Professional Lead Mental Health Nursing
Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
Search for more papers by this authorOwen Doody RNID, PhD, MSc, BSc
Senior Lecturer
Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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Kathleen Markey RGN, PhD, MSc, PGCHE, BSc
Lecturer
Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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Kathleen Markey, Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorLouise Murphy RPN, RNT, PhD, PG Diploma, BSc (Hons)
Lecturer
National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
Search for more papers by this authorClaire O'Donnell RGN, RM, RNT, PhD, MSc, BSc
Lecturer
Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
Search for more papers by this authorJames Turner HND, RMN, BA (Hons), MA, Dip CAT, PG Dip Ed., RNT, SFHEA, PhD
Principal Lecturer/Professional Lead Mental Health Nursing
Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
Search for more papers by this authorOwen Doody RNID, PhD, MSc, BSc
Senior Lecturer
Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
Aim
Clinical supervision is proposed as a solution-focused approach that supports nurses in busy health care environments, helping address the mounting incidents of missed care.
Background
The pervasive nature of missed nursing care is concerning. The growing body of evidence on missed care predominantly focuses on types and causes. However, the effectiveness of solution-focused interventions used to reduce incidents of missed care has received less attention.
Methods
Drawing on the literature, it is proposed that clinical supervision supports personal and professional development, positive working environments and quality patient care outcomes, and therefore reduces missed care incidents.
Results
Clinical supervision fosters a supportive working environment where opportunities to critically reflect on caring values are provided, commitment to improving standards of care is nurtured, and courage to challenge care standards is encouraged.
Conclusion
In an era of reports highlighting declining standards of nursing care and a wealth of evidence highlighting the benefits of clinical supervision, it remains underused in many areas of nursing.
Implications for Nursing Management
Nurse managers need to recognize the value of clinical supervision in improving standards of nursing care and assume leadership in its successful implementation.
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