Perceptions and experiences of Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants following the introduction of the HCA role into General Practice

Burns, Shirley Ann

Abstract

A longitudinal constructivist grounded theory study was undertaken in Scotland with the aim of exploring the on-going perceptions and experiences of HCAs and PNs withinGeneral Practice following the introduction of the HCA role.

Data collection and constant comparative analysis took place within two contrasting regions in Scotland over a two year period with each participant.

An emergent theory oF HCA role growth and identity was identified.

Citation

Burns, S. A. Perceptions and experiences of Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants following the introduction of the HCA role into General Practice. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5685

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Oct 10, 2012
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: General Practice; Practice Nurse; roles; Health Care Assistants
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5685
• Contract Date: Oct 10, 2012
• Award Date: Sep 3, 2012