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Conceptualization of <strong>Clinical</strong> <strong>Supervision</strong>: A Review of the Literature<br />
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NURSING<br />
Scholars in nursing practice have noted that the multiple definitions, models and<br />
organizational structures create more confusion than clarity in understanding clinical<br />
supervision (Clearly & Freeman, 2005; Cutcliffe & Lowe, 2005; Jones, 2003; Kelly et al.,<br />
2001; Yegdich, 1999).<br />
Definitions<br />
<strong>Clinical</strong> supervision in nursing means different things to various organizations and<br />
the people they employ (Rizzo, 2003) and it becomes difficult to find one definition<br />
that captures all the key elements (Cutcliffe & Lowe, 2005). Butterworth and Faugier<br />
(1992) define clinical supervision as “an exchange between practicing professionals<br />
to assist the development of professional skills” (p. 12). <strong>Clinical</strong> supervision is also<br />
defined as “a practice-focused professional relationship involving a practitioner<br />
reflecting on practice, guided by a skilled supervisor” (UKCC 1996, p. 4).<br />
Jones (2005) reviewed research literature on clinical supervision and credits Winstanley<br />
and White (2003) with the most comprehensive definition: “focusing upon the<br />
provision of empathetic support to improve therapeutic skills, the transmission of<br />
knowledge and the facilitation of reflective practice. The participants have an opportunity<br />
to evaluate, reflect, and develop their own clinical practice and provide a<br />
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