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Nurse leadership within primary care: the perceptions of community nurses, GPs, policy makers and members of the public

2003; Wiley; Volume: 12; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1046/j.1365-2834.2003.00419.x

1365-2834

Hugh McKenna, Sinead Keeney, Martin Bradley,

Global Health and Surgery

Journal of Nursing ManagementVolume 12, Issue 1 p. 69-76 Nurse leadership within primary care: the perceptions of community nurses, GPs, policy makers and members of the public Hugh McKenna BSc(Hons), PhD, RGN, RMN, RNT, DipN (Lond), AdvDipEd, FFN, FRCS, Hugh McKenna BSc(Hons), PhD, RGN, RMN, RNT, DipN (Lond), AdvDipEd, FFN, FRCS Head of School of Nursing, University of Ulster, Ulster, UKSearch for more papers by this authorSinead Keeney BA (Hons), MRes, Sinead Keeney BA (Hons), MRes Research Associate, School of Nursing, University of Ulster, Ulster, UKSearch for more papers by this authorMartin Bradley Bed (Hons), MSc(Ed), Dip. Health Economics, DipN (Lond.), RGN, RMN, Martin Bradley Bed (Hons), MSc(Ed), Dip. Health Economics, DipN (Lond.), RGN, RMN Chief Nurse and Director of Health Care, Western Health and Social Services Board, Londonderry, Northern IrelandSearch for more papers by this author Hugh McKenna BSc(Hons), PhD, RGN, RMN, RNT, DipN (Lond), AdvDipEd, FFN, FRCS, Hugh McKenna BSc(Hons), PhD, RGN, RMN, RNT, DipN (Lond), AdvDipEd, FFN, FRCS Head of School of Nursing, University of Ulster, Ulster, UKSearch for more papers by this authorSinead Keeney BA (Hons), MRes, Sinead Keeney BA (Hons), MRes Research Associate, School of Nursing, University of Ulster, Ulster, UKSearch for more papers by this authorMartin Bradley Bed (Hons), MSc(Ed), Dip. Health Economics, DipN (Lond.), RGN, RMN, Martin Bradley Bed (Hons), MSc(Ed), Dip. Health Economics, DipN (Lond.), RGN, RMN Chief Nurse and Director of Health Care, Western Health and Social Services Board, Londonderry, Northern IrelandSearch for more papers by this author First published: 11 December 2003 https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2834.2003.00419.xCitations: 22 Sinead Keeney Room 12J05b School of Nursing University of Ulster at Jordanstown Shore Road, Newtownabbey Co. Antrim BT37 OQB, UK E-mail: sr.keeney@ulster.ac.uk Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Aim The aim of this section of a wider study was to seek the views of community nurses, general practitioners, members of the public and policy makers on nursing leadership in primary care. The wider study aimed to review the role and function of primary care services and community nursing with reference to developments in practice, education, research and policy. Background Key messages, challenges and opportunities for leaders within nursing have been highlighted in the literature and in turn emphasis placed on the positive effect this would have on improved quality of services [Department of Health and Social Services (1998) Valuing Diversity..A Way Forward. Department of Health and Social Service, Belfast]. In order to grasp these opportunities, nursing has to invest in the development of leaders. Methods A two round Delphi technique was employed using a focus group approach in round one and a postal questionnaire in round two. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with senior policy makers. Results Findings show that there was agreement that strong leadership was needed for the development of community nursing but that at present there is confusion and disagreement over whether it exists currently. Other findings focus on problems inherent in identifying future nurse leaders. Conclusion The traditional subservient culture of community nursing is blamed for the perceived inability to nurture strong leaders. Recommendations are made for the development of nurse leaders. Citing Literature Volume12, Issue1January 2004Pages 69-76 RelatedInformation