Abstract
UNLABELLED: PURPOSE; The number of children living with life-limiting, life-threatening, and chronic conditions nursed at home/in the community is increasing. There is limited literature on how community children's nurses (CCNs) manage their caseloads.
DESIGN AND METHODS: A qualitative-action research study used in-depth interviews.
RESULTS: The study generated a number of insights about the sorts of phenomena that contribute to CCNs' perceptions of workload. Themes included strategy, being proactive, purposeful visit, and knowing families.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Using a workload tool may help CCNs manage caseloads. Further work in other areas is required to identify issues of cultural specificity.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 26-35 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Case Management
- Child
- Child Health Services
- Chronic Disease
- Community Health Nursing
- Disabled Children
- Great Britain
- Humans
- Models, Organizational
- Palliative Care
- Pediatric Nursing
- Time Management
- Workload