title: Planning for continuity of carer in nursing.
abstract: The introduction of primary nursing and the named nurse reflects a growing recognition of the importance of continuity of carer in nursing rather than simply continuity of care. Continuity of carer is fundamental to the development of therapeutic inter-personal relationships with patients. Hospital nursing, however, provides a 24-hour service and therefore continuity of carer must be maintained within a system of nurse substitution. This paper identifies some of the organizational tensions experienced by nurses attempting to promote continuity of carer within a nursing development unit that is simultaneously striving to offer nurses personal development opportunities.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Procter
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015401:Nursing Administration Research; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011321:Primary Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*