A corporate needs assessment for the purchase of district nursing: a qualitative approach.
A qualitative research methodology was applied to a corporate assessment of need for district nursing services. Semi-structured interviews were held with district nurses and the transcripts analysed for common themes. The major determinants of district nurses' roles were the priorities and practices of other community-based services, particularly social services and primary care. Purchasing and contract setting in this area needs to focus more on the interface with other services.
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003284:Contract Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005194:Family Practice / Q000458:organization & administration; D006123:Group Practice / Q000458:organization & administration; D006292:Health Priorities; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000523:psychology*; D011637:Public Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires