title: A guide to peer appraisal.
abstract: The experience of peer appraisal can be a positive one. The process can help to establish a shared understanding of what is needed for individual, team and organisational objectives to be achieved. Traditional appraisals tend to be about 'me'; the peer approach is about 'us'. The benefits can include a greater sense of ownership, empowerment and responsibility, more support within peer groups and better communication. It may be considered for nurses in all fields.
authors.affiliation: Birmingham Heartlands and Solihull NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Hilary
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Walker
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Joines
mesh_terms: D004650:Employee Performance Appraisal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000458:organization & administration; D010380:Peer Review / Q000379:methods*; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom