Do we make a difference? Parents' and nurses' experiences of using a strengths–based, solution-focused approach to care

Wells, Gail, Shields, Linda, Hauck, Yvonne, Bennett, Elaine, and Johnson, Kim (2014) Do we make a difference? Parents' and nurses' experiences of using a strengths–based, solution-focused approach to care. Australian Journal of Child and Family Health Nursing, 11 (2). pp. 5-10.

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Abstract

Strengths-based, solution-focused practice (SBSFP) is used in early parenting services around Australia. C-Frame, a SBSFP example, was introduced at Ngala, a day-stay parenting service, to guide a new way of working in partnership with clients. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore nurses' and parents' experience of using C-Frame to facilitate change around parenting issues. The questionnaire was developed from C-Frame competency standards. Over six weeks of data collection, 218 questionnaires were distributed to 15 nurses with 108 (49.5%) completed and 151 questionnaires were distributed to parents, with 110 (72.8%) returned. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics. All nurses felt C-Frame facilitated respectful listening (100%), fostered discussion of clients' individual circumstances (98.1%), and took into account clients' perspectives (97.2%). All parents (100%) agreed that staff understood what they wanted to achieve, that their questions, suggestions and opinions were actively sought and valued (99.1%), and their understanding of their child's development and behaviours improved (99.1%). C-Frame was a useful approach to care provision as nurses confirmed they were able to implement the key elements of SBSFP and promote their clients' journey in becoming empowered and confident parents.


Item ID:	36495
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1839-8782
Keywords:	strengths-based, solution-focused practice framework, parenting support, nursing, partnership
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Date Deposited:	25 Mar 2015 02:25
FoR Codes:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1110 Nursing > 111002 Clinical Nursing: Primary (Preventative) @ 100%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9202 Health and Support Services > 920210 Nursing @ 100%
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