The role of the nurse in the paediatric out-patient department.
The aim of the study was to describe the role and function of the paediatric nurse in a POPD. The work of the three RSCNs and one HCSW employed in the department, was examined. 60% of the work undertaken in the department could be described as 'non-nursing'. The implications of this study are discussed in relation the department involved in the study, and generally in terms of potential development for POPDs.
Fulbrook
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Institute of Health & Community Studies, Bournemouth University, UK.
Caws
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D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013996:Time and Motion Studies; D016526:Workload