Practice development in mental health nursing: part two

Getting evidence into practice: the role and function of facilitation

“…An emphasis on experiential learning, critical reflection and changing practice cultures is also apparent in much of the literature on practice development and action research (Ward et al . 1998, Binnie & Titchen 1999, Jackson et al . 1999, McCormack et al .…”

“…Facilitation is consequently focused on two key aims, namely the achievement of specific goals (the implementation of standards and audit in practice) and the development of processes to enable effective teamwork (Morrell & Harvey 1999). Additionally, in practice development and action research there is evidence that facilitation can encompass different modes, providing a range of technical, practical and emancipatory support during the change process (Jackson et al . 1999, Titchen 2000, McCormack & Garbett 2001).…”

An evaluation of a combined education and multi‐project practice development programme in mental health

“…The programme maintained the integrity and further developed the original practice development philosophy as outlined by Ward et al . (1998) and Jackson et al . (1999a).…”

“…The programme took place over 24 months (March 2001–March 2003) and followed an action research cycle. The programme was divided into four phases, each timed to meet the requirements of a practice development model, as developed by the Royal College of Nursing (Jackson et al . 1999b).…”

“…Participants completed a questionnaire on facilitation at six‐monthly intervals. This questionnaire was originally developed by Jackson et al . (1999a,b) and was amended for use within this programme.…”