Clinical supervision has been available to nurses for over a decade. This book, edited by leading practitioners in the field, looks at how clinical supervision has developed during this period and what the issues are for the future, including:
* education and training in clinical supervision
* the introduction of clinical supervision into policy and practice
* the practice of clinical supervision within the different nurse specialisms
* current research activity
* international perspectives and experiences.
The book is firmly grounded in clinical practice and all the contributors write from real experience. They include clinicians, educationalists, researchers and policy makers from the UK, Finland, America and Australia.
Containing the latest research evidence, Fundamental Themes in Clinical Supervision demonstrates the potential of this form of training to support staff and improve client care an essential tool for nurses and other health professionals.

About the Author
Tony Butterworth, John R. Cutcliffe, Brigid Proctor

Reviews

'...a valuable addition to the literature, will be welcomed by any health care professional involved in the implementation or evaluation of clinical supervision but at the same time offers a theoretical perspective on the concept of clinical supervision'. - Liz Walsh, Nurse Education Today

Book Information
ISBN 9780415228879
Author Tony Butterworth
Format Paperback
Page Count 348
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 589g