Abstract
This thesis demonstrates my original contribution to the specialty of -wound healing as it has evolved over the past twenty years. It comprises three projects through which I present and illustrate a selection of the work I have carried out as a researcher, clinician and educator in wound healing, and the relationship between these areas.This thesis begins with Project One, which discusses my contribution to wound healing research. Project Two explores the ways I have used die outputs of research in developing -wound care practice within the context of a specialist wound healing unit. Project Three illustrates how I have utilised die outputs of research as the basis for educational materials. It is through engaging in a diverse range of activities in these three areas that I have been able to make a unique contribution to -wound healing nursing.
In each of the projects die portfolio materials are discussed with reference to a number of theoretical frame-works. In Project One I use a hierarchical approach (Sackett et al, 1991, 2000) to explore my contribution to research. In Project Two I adopt die role definition approach developed by Hamric, Spross and colleagues (1983, 1989, 1996, 2000) in exploring my contribution to developing -wound care practice. Finally, in Project Three I utilise Benner's research on professional development (Benner, 1984) as a frame-work on -which to display my materials.
While I have been writing this diesis I have reflected on twenty years experience in wound care nursing. This opportunity has facilitated me in planning for my future career in the specialty of -wound healing, and in making decisions about where I expect to focus my attention in the future.
Date of Award | Oct 2002 |
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Original language | English |
Supervisor | Michael Clark (Supervisor), Gavin Fairbairn (Supervisor) & Joyce Kenkre (Supervisor) |
Keywords
- Wound healing