Creative partnerships in diabetes nursing: Promoting learning through collaborative practice – a preliminary evaluation

Authors

  • J Sewell
  • S Da Costa
  • C Dempsey
  • A McHoy
  • E Turner
  • D Wamae
  • J Williams

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1002/edn.51

Keywords:

Collaboration, professional development, structured reflection, networking

Abstract

Abstract

This paper describes the collaborative partnership between two geographically diverse NHS trusts in the UK serving patient populations with very different demographic profiles. A programme of structured exchange has been developed allowing diabetes specialist nurses (DSNs) to visit the partner trust to share and compare clinical practice. The model allows the individuals involved to critically reflect on their own and others’ practice and has facilitated networking between the DSNs and service developments within the trusts.

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Published

2006-10-01

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Sewell, J., Da Costa, S., Dempsey, C., McHoy, A., Turner, E., Wamae, D., & Williams, J. (2006). Creative partnerships in diabetes nursing: Promoting learning through collaborative practice – a preliminary evaluation. International Diabetes Nursing, 3(2), 98–101. https://doi.org/10.1002/edn.51

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2006)

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Research Article

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