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.

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.

List of contributors.Preface.Introduction.PART I: DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF THE PRACTICE DEVELOPMENTUNIT.Chapter 1. origins of the Practice Development Unit: an approachto radical change in a multidisciplinary setting. - David AllsoppDebbie Lee and Hugo Mascie-TaylorChapter 2. The Practice Development Unit concept and structure. Steve Page, Debbie Lee and Hugo Mascie-TaylorChapter 3. Developing the model. - Steve PageChapter 4. Narrowing the gap between practice development andservice management. - Steve PageChapter 5. Practice Development Units and Nursing DevelopmentUnits: a comparison - David AllsoppPART II: THE PDU IN PRACTICE.Chapter 6. Multidisciplinary innovation. - David AllsoppChapter 7. research and the Practice Development Unit. - DavidAllsoppChapter 8. Staff empowerment. - Sally CasleyChapter 9. Patient empowerment. - David Allsopp and MikeLowryChapter 10. Networking for innovation. - Steve PageChapter 11. Dissemination of Practice development Unit work.Steve pageChapter 12. The contribution of the Seacroft PracticeDevelopment Unit. - Sally Casley, David Allsopp, Steve Page andAngela TurnerReferences.Index.