Stress relief or practice development: varied reasons for attending clinical supervision
Journal of Nursing ManagementPublished 15 June 2011
Aija Koivu, Pirjo Saarinen, Kristiina Hyrkäs
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The aim of the present study was to explore the differences in the uptake of clinical supervision on the medical and surgical units of an acute hospital relating to the nurses' background and perceptions of their work and health.
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If clinical and managerial supervision are meant to support and complement each other, the nurse manager should be involved in discussions about the needs and goals of clinical supervision provided for staff.
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