The Practice Development Unit
An Experiment in Multi-Disciplinary Innovation
Author: Steve Page, David Allsopp and Sally Casley
Offers an exposition of the Practice Development Unit (PDU) approach developed at Seacroft Hospital. Intended as both a theoretical and practical resource, it analyzes the background and origins of the unit and the methods of its development.
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Offers an exposition of the Practice Development Unit (PDU) approach developed at Seacroft Hospital. Intended as both a theoretical and practical resource, it analyzes the background and origins of the unit and the methods of its development.
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The theory behind the PDU model is outlined and the key principles underpinning it are identified. The PDU approach is clearly differentiated from the Nursing Development Unit model. Implementation of key principles is explored in depth, with reference to specific work carried out in the PDU. Issues of evaluation, potential future developments and applications of the PDU model are also discussed. The book is for nurses and other practitioners working in PDUs and NDUs, and for health professionals in any setting with an interest in clinical innovation, practice development, research and leadership of multi-professional teams.
About the Author
Steve Page is the editor of The Practice Development Unit: An Experiment in Multi-Disciplinary Innovation, published by Wiley.
David Allsopp is the editor of The Practice Development Unit: An Experiment in Multi-Disciplinary Innovation, published by Wiley.
Sally Casley is the editor of The Practice Development Unit: An Experiment in Multi-Disciplinary Innovation, published by Wiley.
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The theory behind the PDU model is outlined and the key principles underpinning it are identified. The PDU approach is clearly differentiated from the Nursing Development Unit model. Implementation of key principles is explored in depth, with reference to specific work carried out in the PDU. Issues of evaluation, potential future developments and applications of the PDU model are also discussed.The book is for nurses and other practitioners working in PDUs and NDUs, and for health professionals in any setting with an interest in clinical innovation, practice development, research and leadership of multi-professional teams.
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