A description of work processes used by clinical nurse specialists (CNS) to improve patient outcomes
Other Titles
Quality improvement outcomes
Abstract
This study identified processes used by CNs working in different settings to improve clinical outcomes. Findings demonstrated that CNS practice is situational and contextual; processes used to gain trust, solve problems, and communicate with other disciplines, when done well, are highly effective and often invisible.
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Unknown
Lead Author Affiliation
Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Invisible Work, Leading System-level Change
Recommended Citation
Fulton, Janet S.; Mayo, Ann M.; Walker, Jane A.; and Urden, Linda Diann, "A description of work processes used by clinical nurse specialists (CNS) to improve patient outcomes" (2017). INRC (Congress). 25.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2017/presentations_2017/25
Conference Name
28th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Dublin, Ireland
Conference Year
2017
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A description of work processes used by clinical nurse specialists (CNS) to improve patient outcomes
Dublin, Ireland
This study identified processes used by CNs working in different settings to improve clinical outcomes. Findings demonstrated that CNS practice is situational and contextual; processes used to gain trust, solve problems, and communicate with other disciplines, when done well, are highly effective and often invisible.