Sustainability in an action research project: 5 years of a Dignity and Respect action group in a hospital setting

Abstract

In March 2004 we delivered a new module entitled 'Fostering Dignity and Respect in Health CareSettings. This was a collaborative venture between Anglia Ruskin University lecturers and Southend University Hospital Staff and was the first step in our Action Research project. We had expected the project to be a short term one terminating with the first 3 deliveries of the module. However the education programme led to the formation of a Dignity and Respect Action Group within the hospital that continues to this day alongside deliveries of the module and thus the Action Research project continues.This article outlines the achievements of the Action Research study and identifies some of the features that we believe have sustained it over a period of five years. These factors were not always the consequence of planned strategies but often arose as we responded to events during the trajectory of the project. Issues relating to dignity and respect are to be found in many large institutions and we maintain that Action Research can be useful in harnessing and focussing the necessary commitment to bring about long-term changes in a hospital setting.

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“…Crow et al . ). Additionally, the involvement of a range of stakeholders also ensures that any interventions are tailored to the actual needs of the organisation, rather than to assumptions.…”

“…There is also the added potential benefit that impacts may be long-lasting as a consequence of shared ownership (e.g. Crow et al 2010). Additionally, the involvement of a range of stakeholders also ensures that any interventions are tailored to the actual needs of the organisation, rather than to assumptions.…”

Nurse leaders as managers of ethically sustainable caring cultures

“…To realize sustainability, good leadership and a management of the good care are needed, which also necessitates an engaged, knowledgeable and well‐educated staff (Crow et al . , Bookbinder et al . , Parson & Cornett , Gloppen et al .…”

“…The creation of ethically sustainable care contexts is based on economically stable evidence-based care models, a respectful and dignified care and a thinking that revolves around health. To realize sustainability, good leadership and a management of the good care are needed, which also necessitates an engaged, knowledgeable and well-educated staff (Crow et al 2010, Bookbinder et al 2011, Parson & Cornett 2011, Gloppen et al 2012. Wallinvirta (2011) views the act of management as a mission: to with responsibility and love cherish and serve life.…”

Sustainability in care through an ethical practice model

“…Sustainability in healthcare is generated by creating and implementing evidence-based care models that are enduring, embraced by an organization’s entire staff and work as indicators of healthcare. 6,7,9 –13 In line with Världsmedborgaren’s thinking, Crow et al 10 found that ethics is the foundation for sustainability in healthcare. They highlight the ethical values respect and dignity as the starting point for sustainability.…”