The experiences of orthopaedic and XXXX nurses who have cared for adults with a @entity4207 .

@entity1 @entity4207 @entity130
BACKGROUND: There is no published empirical research about the experiences of orthopaedic and @entity130 nurses who have cared for @entity1 with a @entity4207 . However, adults with a @entity4207 sustain more @entity130 , falls and accidents than the general population. Because of their increased health needs, there has been a corresponding increase in their numbers attending general/acute hospitals. The 6 Cs is a contemporary framework and has been used to gauge how orthopaedic and @entity130 nurses rate the Care, Communication, Competence, Commitment, Courage and Compassion for @entity1 with a @entity4207 in orthopaedic and @entity130 hospital settings compared to @entity1 without a @entity4207 . AIM: The aim of the study was to explore the experiences of orthopaedic and @entity130 nurses who have cared for @entity1 with a @entity4207 . DESIGN: The study is based on a descriptive survey design and used a questionnaire to elicit data from @entity1 . METHODS: A convenience sample of Registered Nurses completed a questionnaire. The study was explained to delegates attending a concurrent session on the topic of acute hospital care for @entity1 with a @entity4207 at a conference and the questionnaire was left on a table for @entity1 to take if they wished. Questionnaires were returned anonymously. FINDINGS: Of the @entity1 who had completed the questionnaire 100% (n   =   13) had cared for a @entity1 with a @entity4207 . Using the 6 Cs as a framework suggested that care, communication and competence of nurses were worse for @entity1 with a @entity4207 than for @entity1 without a @entity4207 . Three main themes emerged regarding areas of good practices: (1) promoting a positive partnership with @entity1 and carers; (2) modifying care and interventions; (3) supporting the healthcare team. CONCLUSION: There was evidence of good practices within orthopaedic and @entity130 settings such as the active involvement of family or a paid carer who is known to the @entity1 and the modification of care and interventions along with specialist advice and support from the Acute Liaison @entity4207 Nurse. There were areas of concern such as the lack of use of Hospital Passports and the inconsistent implementation of reasonable and achievable adjustments. It is unknown if the care for @entity1 with a @entity4207 is adequate. However, the themes that have emerged accord with the key domains in 'A competency framework for orthopaedic and @entity130 practitioners' (Royal College of Nursing 2012a, 2012b) and therefore could be considered for inclusion in future orthopaedic and @entity130 competencies to enable sharing of best practices.
