Nurses and midwives' experiences with a peer group clinical supervision intervention: A pilot study
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Date
2021-07-02
Authors
McCarthy, Vera
Goodwin, John
Saab, Mohamad M.
Kilty, Caroline
Meehan, Elaine
Connaire, Sinead
Buckley, Carmel
Walsh, Anne
O'Mahony, James
O'Donovan, Aine
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Abstract
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate differences in supervisees' understanding of clinical supervision and their perceptions of organisational functioning before and after engaging in peer-group clinical supervision. Background: Protected reflective time allows discussion of complex issues affecting health care. Peer-group clinical supervision is one model of clinical supervision that could facilitate this, but it is poorly understood. Methods: A preĆ¢ post intervention pilot study was performed. The intervention was delivered over a 12-month period. Data were collected using surveys on demographic and work-related factors and experience of clinical supervision pre- and post intervention. Results: Adaptability increased significantly between the pre- and post surveys. The post survey data showed finding time for clinical supervision scoring lowest with open-ended comments reinforcing this. The supervisees found the sessions to offer a safe place despite initial concerns. Conclusion: The peer-group model of clinical supervision allowed supervisees to build a rapport and trust with their colleagues and share experiences. Implications for Nursing Management: The benefits to participating in peer-group clinical supervision traversed the individual and organisation. These data support the implementation of such sessions while addressing workload and time pressures to aid participation.
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Clinical supervision , Intervention , Nursing , Peer group , Pilot study
Citation
McCarthy, V., Goodwin, J., Saab, M. M., Kilty, C., Meehan, E., Connaire, S., Buckley, C., Walsh, A., O'Mahony, J. and O'Donovan, A. (2021) 'Nurses and midwives' experiences with a peer group clinical supervision intervention: A pilot study', Journal of Nursing Management, 29(8), pp. 2523-2533. doi: 10.1111/jonm.13404