title: The Neal theory: implications for practice and administration.
abstract: New research demonstrates that home health nurses proceed through a three-stage process to become successful and autonomous in their practice. It also indicates that they must be adaptable in order to function effectively and successfully in home care. This research has many implications for clinicians, managers, and administrators.
authors.affiliation: Inova VNA Home Health, Springfield, Virginia, USA. pneal@osf1.gmu.edu
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Neal
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016294:Models, Nursing; D008960:Models, Psychological; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009736:Nursing Process; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D011361:Professional Competence; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires