title: Receiving group clinical supervision: a phenomenological study.
abstract: This study examined the process of group supervision as experienced by one team of biofeedback therapists working in the south of England. A phenomenological study was undertaken to examine the team's perceptions of attending group supervision over time. Ten one-to-one in-depth interviews were conducted, six of which were with biofeedback therapists currently receiving supervision, three with nurses who used to receive this supervision and one interview with the supervisor. A four-stage model detailing how supervisees' experiences changed as a consequence of continued group supervision was developed. Study data revealed how this process allowed the biofeedback therapists to examine their clinical interventions and align their approach and perspective alongside other team members. This was a valuable and safe way of learning 'on the job' for the newer members of the team. The opportunity for free-thinking and reflection on practice supported clinical decision-making and therapeutic nursing. The more experienced supervisees demonstrated how their continued attendance of the group supervision sessions not only confirmed their expertise in role, but also facilitated their colleagues' development, which enhanced role satisfaction. The data also indicated some of the essential supervisory features of this process.
authors.affiliation: St Mark's Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex, UK.
authors.forename: Claire
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology / Q000379:methods*; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory