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- This paper investigates the need for a specialist role to support public health nurses (PHNs) working with vulnerable families and at-risk children in Ireland.
- It involved focus groups and interviews with ten participants from public health nursing, social work, and children's organizations in disadvantaged Dublin areas.
- The findings highlight that assistant directors of public health nursing play a crucial role in shaping children's services, emphasizing the necessity for support and supervision for PHNs to maintain effective practices.
Article Abstract
Background: This paper reports on a research study to inform the development of a specialist role to support front line public health nurses (PHNs) working with vulnerable families and at risk children in Ireland.
Aims: This study aimed to investigate the position of a leading role and explore the implications of such change.
Methods: Focus group and semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with ten purposively selected participants in public health nursing, social work and a non-governmental children's organisation working in disadvantaged areas in Dublin.
Results: Assistant directors of public health nursing are in a key position to inform decisions regarding the children's services.
Conclusion: Access to support and appropriate supervision are fundamental resource requirements for PHNs who work with vulnerable families and at risk children. The introduction of a specialist-leading role to support these PHN's is essential to sustaining best practice.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10376178.2017.1330661 | DOI Listing |
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