Nurses’ experience of using a strengths-based framework to facilitate change with families

Using a strengths-based, solution-focused practice framework may enhance implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP). One such example, C-Frame, was developed by Australian parenting practitioners to enhance parenting confidence. The aims of this study were to determine nurses’ attitudes to EBP,...

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Main Authors: Wells, G., Hauck, Yvonne, Bennett, Elaine., Shields, L., Johnson, K.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Cambridge Publishing 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/3837
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author Wells, G.
Hauck, Yvonne
Bennett, Elaine.
Shields, L.
Johnson, K.
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Hauck, Yvonne
Bennett, Elaine.
Shields, L.
Johnson, K.
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description Using a strengths-based, solution-focused practice framework may enhance implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP). One such example, C-Frame, was developed by Australian parenting practitioners to enhance parenting confidence. The aims of this study were to determine nurses’ attitudes to EBP, adopting EBP interventions, and their perceptions of organisational support to implement C-Frame. Greater understanding of nurses’ perceptions of using C-Frame to facilitate change with families was sought. A mixed-method approach employed use of a validated scale with 27 nurses from a community-based parenting centre in Western Australia. The majority of participants (n=25; 92.6%) confirmed they like and are willing (n=27; 100%) to use EBP interventions and that research-based interventions are clinically useful. Perceptions of organisational support identified sponsored training (n=18; 66.6%); resources for training (n=17; 63.9%); and continuing education (n=13; 48.1%). However, less organisational support was noted for supervision and guidance from administrators; time of or funding for training and guest speakers or internal research. The qualitative component involved focus group interviews with 14 nurses around their experiences of using C-Frame. Analysis revealed five positive themes around using C-Frame with families; three themes highlighted the limitations and challenges of using C-Frame, and three themes reflected nurses’ perceptions of outcomes. C-Frame was perceived to be useful to empower families and improve confidence in making positive changes; however, nurses were challenged by time constraints and working with complex family needs.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-38372017-01-30T10:34:23Z Nurses’ experience of using a strengths-based framework to facilitate change with families Wells, G. Hauck, Yvonne Bennett, Elaine. Shields, L. Johnson, K. family centred care solution focused practice (SBSFP) framework strengths-based Evidence-based practice nursing parenting Using a strengths-based, solution-focused practice framework may enhance implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP). One such example, C-Frame, was developed by Australian parenting practitioners to enhance parenting confidence. The aims of this study were to determine nurses’ attitudes to EBP, adopting EBP interventions, and their perceptions of organisational support to implement C-Frame. Greater understanding of nurses’ perceptions of using C-Frame to facilitate change with families was sought. A mixed-method approach employed use of a validated scale with 27 nurses from a community-based parenting centre in Western Australia. The majority of participants (n=25; 92.6%) confirmed they like and are willing (n=27; 100%) to use EBP interventions and that research-based interventions are clinically useful. Perceptions of organisational support identified sponsored training (n=18; 66.6%); resources for training (n=17; 63.9%); and continuing education (n=13; 48.1%). However, less organisational support was noted for supervision and guidance from administrators; time of or funding for training and guest speakers or internal research. The qualitative component involved focus group interviews with 14 nurses around their experiences of using C-Frame. Analysis revealed five positive themes around using C-Frame with families; three themes highlighted the limitations and challenges of using C-Frame, and three themes reflected nurses’ perceptions of outcomes. C-Frame was perceived to be useful to empower families and improve confidence in making positive changes; however, nurses were challenged by time constraints and working with complex family needs. 2014 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/3837 Cambridge Publishing restricted
spellingShingle family centred care
solution focused practice (SBSFP) framework
strengths-based
Evidence-based practice
nursing
parenting
Wells, G.
Hauck, Yvonne
Bennett, Elaine.
Shields, L.
Johnson, K.
Nurses’ experience of using a strengths-based framework to facilitate change with families
title Nurses’ experience of using a strengths-based framework to facilitate change with families
title_full Nurses’ experience of using a strengths-based framework to facilitate change with families
title_fullStr Nurses’ experience of using a strengths-based framework to facilitate change with families
title_full_unstemmed Nurses’ experience of using a strengths-based framework to facilitate change with families
title_short Nurses’ experience of using a strengths-based framework to facilitate change with families
title_sort nurses’ experience of using a strengths-based framework to facilitate change with families
topic family centred care
solution focused practice (SBSFP) framework
strengths-based
Evidence-based practice
nursing
parenting
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/3837