Transition into adult services can be sudden and fragmented for young people with complex health needs. Yet, if the transition is a planned, coordinated process, the benefits can be life-long. Literature suggests that the quality of transition is variable and recommends community nurses take an active role within the process. To increase knowledge and awareness, a transition workshop was developed using the Queen’s Nursing Institute’s ‘Transition of Care’ tool, and delivered to the community specialist practitioner students at the University of Central Lancashire. The aim of the workshop was to raise awareness among the professional community groups in order to identify the challenges faced by young people, thus bringing together practitioners to promote collaborative working and leadership within this sphere of practice. Feedback following the workshop provided evidence of improved interprofessional working and a shift in perception, with historic ideologies being challenged. This article explores how implementing techniques to increase community nurses’ knowledge and awareness of transition improves the transition experience for the young person.
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Georgina Sparrow et al. describe a qualitiative study which aimed to ascertain views of users and non-users of child health clinics about services provided using focus groups for data collection.
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Focus Group Facilitator: Joyce Kerr, MPH, BA, SRN, DN Cert, HV Cert, Dip. in Hospital & Community Nursing. Area Clinical Audit Facilitator (Dumfries & Galloway) Article accepted for publication: January 2005
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to Professor David Hannay of 'Dumfries & Galloway Primary Care Research Network' for his support and encouragement, and Sheila Farries for efficient secretarial service.
Jaqui Hewitt-Taylor discusses the need for the provision of specific education and training for non-registered nurse care staff looking after children with complex needs.
Dr Jaqui Hewitt-Taylor PhD, BA (Hons), RGN, RSCN is Practice Development Fellow, Institute of Health & Community Studies, Bournemouth University.Article accepted for publication: January 2005
Cynthia Condliffe examines the crucial role community children's nurses have within commissioning services for children with complex health needs and learning disabilities and their families.
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Article accepted for publication: January 2006
Safeguarding children depends on the effective joint working between agencies and professionals that have different roles and expertise. Cynthia Condliffe critically appraises the role and expertise of the nurse in safeguarding children.
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Article accepted for publication: May 2007
Deborah Brown discusses the nursing management of a child admitted to A&E with a superficial partial thickness burn due to scalding
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Article accepted for publication: January 2009
