title: Link nurse's role hampered by lack of management support.
abstract: Link nurses should have background knowledge of palliative care, be able to support and develop others and be in a position to implement change. This paper explored link nurses' views of supports and barriers to implementation of the role in the nursing home. The nurses found external support, monthly meetings and access to a resource file helpful but were hindered by lack of management support, a transient workforce and lack of preparation for the role.