Sharing good practice in the care of older people.
Good nursing care, informed by best practice, is an integral part of achieving positive health outcomes for older people. The first article in a two-part series on gerontological nursing discusses collaboration between higher education and clinical practice which aims to improve practice in the specialty. It outlines the development of a Scottish project that promoted such an exchange of information by holding regular forums. The project has been a success and it is hoped that it will lead to the establishment of a centre of excellence for gerontological care. Next week's article focuses on the shared approach to care.
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Angela
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School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, University of Paisley, Scotland.
D000368:Aged; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D009734:Nursing Faculty Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*