The role of healthcare assistants in screening for diabetes: a qualitative study

摘要: Background From 2003 to Autumn 2005, the National Screening Committee established a diabetes screening programme in 24 general practices across England. An independent evaluation of pilots was carried out and provides context for this paper.Objective To examine expanding role healthcare assistants national feasibility practice.Design Qualitative case studies employing semistructured interviews. Sample Twenty-three staff working practice involved with pilot five four regions Nine facilitators from nine English were also interviewed. Findings Pilot study by who had been trained carry task according practice-specific protocol. Staff these described as most cost-effective efficient way organising recording screening. Healthcare themselves grown into, enjoyed, increased responsibility their roles. The remaining employed nurse Conclusions Delegating protocol-based tasks seen beneficial job satisfaction self-esteem assistants, has potential further developments. However, effectiveness health promotion delivered is required before policy recommendations can be made.