BJG drafted the manuscript, participated in its coordination and mentored LY.
JJW conceived the study, participated in its design and coordination, mentored and advised KAE daily, and contributed parts of the paper.
Seek coaching and mentoring.
Intelligent tutoring and mentoring systems.
Most offer funding, work space and mentoring.
It was teaching and mentoring others.
Similar to mentees, mentors recommended improvement of mentoring skills; " Equip mentors with mentorship skills", "Train mentors on the process of mentoring and mentoring best practices".
The final version of the instrument included 26 questions that covered six key domains of nursing care: planning and evaluation; patient/family education; communication and coordination; staff orientation and mentoring; quality and safety; and knowledge utilization.
Creating structures which facilitate increased relational coordination may be important for the sustainability of models of care which have a core role for DNE to support and mentor practice nurses and also to support GPs.
Interviews were analysed to identify five key themes identified: training, "top-ups", mentoring, coordination and recruitment of staff.
To improve efficiency in coordination, partners should be selected using transparent and rigorous procedures; clearly delineated roles and responsibilities should be formalized; and training, mentoring and support should be improved, particularly in relation to programme management.
