How lack of physiotherapist out-of-hours led to nurses developing their role: A UK case study

Publication date: Available online 12 August 2017 Source:International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing Author(s): Pat Johnson, Chloe Griggs The aim of this article is to share the experience of how a multi-disciplinary team worked together to develop the nursing role to incorporate the practitioners supporting mobilisation of a patient. The role developed nurses' competence, ensuring that the information and instruction patients received were consistent between therapists and nursing staff but also supported the view of the Enhanced Recovery Programme (2010). There were however issues with the level of therapy support especially out of hours. The team agreed a vision together, with a solution to the problem on how the mobilisation of patients post-surgery could be achieved. This would ensure the complications of post-surgery were reduced but also that there was continuity of education for the patients. This work stream is an example of how staff can be empowered and patients can have a positive experience through challenging practices and behaviours resulting in innovative practice and role development.
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - Category: Nursing Source Type: research