The process of developing the professional identity of the Nurse Case Care Manager: A Grounded Theory Study.

Content Provider	Europe PMC
Author	Bertuol, Maria di Niro, Veronica Tagliabue, Cristina Ventre, Valentina Cusenza, Piero Taffurelli, Chiara Sarli, Leopoldo Artioli, Giovanna
Copyright Year	2020
Abstract	Background and purpose.The Nurse Case Care Manager (NCCM) is still an emerging figure in the Italian healthcare context. The knowledge of the dynamics inherent in the process of identity development shows how they can be decisive for the affirmation and recognition of this new role. The aim of the study was therefore to analyse the psychosocial processes of developing the identity of the NCCM for a better understanding of the variables that influence its development.Methods.A qualitative study with Grounded Theory method was conducted. From December 2018 to January 2019, 20 semi-structured interviews were given to the NCCM of the Emilia Romagna Region and the Lombardy Region. The analysis of the material has led to a structuring of the theoretical model on the processes of development of professional identity.Results.Two main conditions have been identified: that of the “LOST CASE CARE MANAGER” and that of the “CASE CARE MANAGER DIRECTOR”. This process requires time, perseverance, courage and personal skills. Two transversal background concepts have been identified, namely “available space” and “relationship with the family”.Conclusion.The process of developing the NCCM’s professional identity encounters several obstacles. Among these, in particular a lack of recognition by operators highlighting the need for greater organizational clarity in the context in which the professional operates, in order to facilitate the inclusion of the NCCM clarifying skills and effectiveness profile. (www.actabiomedica.it)
ISSN	03924203
Journal	Acta Bio Medica : Atenei Parmensis
Volume Number	91
PubMed Central reference number	PMC7975844
Issue Number	suppl 6
Issue Number	6-s
PubMed reference number	32573503
e-ISSN	25316745
DOI	10.23750/abm.v91i6-S.10019
Language	English
Publisher	Mattioli 1885
Publisher Date	2020-06-20
Publisher Place	Italy
Access Restriction	Open
Rights License	This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Copyright: © 2020 ACTA BIO MEDICA SOCIETY OF MEDICINE AND NATURAL SCIENCES OF PARMA
Subject Keyword	professional identity influence factors professional competences culture evolution Case Manager nurse development Grounded Theory case management care management
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Medicine