The role of relationships in effective clinical supervision.
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the nature of clinical supervision.


METHODS
Within the four-cycle action research approach qualitative data was collected using a range of methods and analyses.


RESULTS
Several insights were gained into the nature of clinical supervision and the nature of change required to support its introduction. One such insight, was the importance of relationship development.


CONCLUSIONS
Relationship development is an essential component of effective clinical supervision.
Cerinus
Marie
M
NHS Lanarkshire.
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D035502:Trust; D006113:United Kingdom