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Tazebew C, Mulugeta T, Boka A. Nurse Managers' Involvement in Decision-Making and Associated Factors in Selected Government Hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. SAGE Open Nurs 2023; 9:23779608231157992. [PMID: 36844421 PMCID: PMC9944178 DOI: 10.1177/23779608231157992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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Introduction In the healthcare system, nurse managers' participation in decision-making was invaluable in preserving cost-effective service and safe patient care. Despite the fact that nurse managers have the power to ensure optimal health care service, their involvement in decision-making has not been well studied. Objectives To assess nurse managers' decision-making involvement and associated factors working in selected governmental hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2021. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 176 nurse managers from government hospitals in Addis Ababa, with a response rate of 168 (95.5%). The total sample size is assigned in proportion. The technique of systematic random sampling was used. A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data, which was then checked, cleaned, entered into EPI Info version 7.2, and exported to SPSS software version 25 for analysis. In a binary logistic regression model analysis, a p-value < .25 was used as the cut-off point to consider variables as candidates for multivariable analysis. A p-value of .05 was used to determine the predictor variables with a 95% confidence interval. Result The mean age and standard deviation of the 168 respondents were 34.9 ± 4.1 years. More than half, 97 (57.7%), were excluded from general decision-making. Nurse managers in matron positions were 10 times more likely to participate in decision-making than head nurses (AOR = 10.00, 95% CI: 1.14-87.72, p = .038). Nurse managers who received managerial support were five times more likely to participate in good decision-making than nurse managers who did not receive managerial support (AOR = 5.29, 95% CI: 1.208-23.158, p = .027). Nurse managers who received feedback on their decision-making involvement had 7.7 times more good decision-making involvement than those who did not (AOR = 7.70, 95% CI: 2.482-23.911, p = .000). Conclusion According to the findings of the study, the majority of nurse managers were not involved in decision-making.
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- Chalie Tazebew
- Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital, College of Health Science, Addis
Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Science, Addis
Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Science, Addis
Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,Abdissa Boka, School of Nursing and
Midwifery, College of Health Science, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa,
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Li Y, Xu D, Chen W, Yu L, Wu Z. Performance evaluation index system in public hospitals: The Delphi technique in nursing. Int J Health Plann Manage 2023; 38:204-213. [PMID: 36152335 DOI: 10.1002/hpm.3581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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AIMS To establish a general performance evaluation index system for nursing managers in public hospitals of Wenzhou city. BACKGROUND Head nurses' performance plays a critical role in the development and operation of hospitals. Owing to the lack of accuracy and defects in the current evaluation system in Mainland China, there is an urgent need to develop a systematic performance evaluation index system for nursing managers. METHODS A systematic review of literature, two rounds of expert consultation using the Delphi techniques, and empirical analyses were performed. In this study, a total of 20 experts in nursing-related fields were invited to provide reliable comments on the evaluation system. The index system was modified twice during the Delphi consultation, followed by a questionnaire (n = 113) to test the suitability of the system created for public hospitals in Wenzhou. RESULTS Both rounds of the consultation showed high response rates of 20 experts. A consensus of over 70% was reached for most indicators in the first round, while a 100% consensus was achieved for the modified index system in the second round. The results of the questionnaire for the modified index system were 100%, 98.23%, 100%, 96.46%, and 93.80% in terms of scientificity, public welfare, importance, measurability, and feasibility, respectively. CONCLUSION A suitable index system with 4 first-level indicators, 10 second-level indicators, and 37 third-level indicators was generated to assess head nurses' performance in public hospitals, thereby enhancing their cohesion and competitiveness. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT The modified performance evaluation index system serves as the cornerstone for the successful development of public hospitals and the provision of high-quality services for patients.
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- Ying Li
- Department of Operating Room, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Operating Room, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Pingyang County Hospital, Pingyang, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Operating Room, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Operating Room, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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A modified Delphi study on establishing a curriculum content structure for the leadership and management competency cultivation for future nurse managers in China. Heliyon 2022; 8:e12183. [PMID: 36636213 PMCID: PMC9830176 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background It is critical to train future nursing managers in advance for the prospective development of healthcare organizations, but a widely recognized curriculum content structure for leadership and management competency development for nurturing future nurse managers was lacking in China. Objective To establish a curriculum content structure for the leadership and management competency cultivation for future nurse managers in Chinese healthcare setting. Methods A modified Delphi study was conducted. 22 experts who have in-depth knowledge of nursing leadership and management from 4 main geographical regions in China were included. The initial curriculum content structure was constructed based on a previous qualitative study and two team meetings. Subsequently, a two-round Delphi survey was conducted with 22 panelists in the first round and 19 in the second round. Scores of importance and textual comments were collected and used to judge the achievement of consensus. Results After the two-round Delphi process, consensus was reached, as each item was rated ≥4 by 84.21-100% of the experts and each one had a coefficient of variance (CV) ≤ 0.174. The finalized curriculum content contains 9 modules and 27 items. Conclusions This study formed a curriculum content structure for leadership and management competency training for nurses preparing for managerial roles, which contribute to the establishment of a nursing management talent pipeline to meet the needs of healthcare institutions for contemporary nurse managers.
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Tamada RCP, Cunha ICKO, Balsanelli AP. VALIDATION OF COMPETENCIES ASSESSMENT SCALE IN A UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NURSING TEAM. TEXTO & CONTEXTO ENFERMAGEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2021-0219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the evidence of validity of an instrument for the evaluation of competencies in a nursing team of a university hospital. Method: methodological study to investigate evidence of validity of the scale, with previously validated content, was sent to 978 technical-administrative employees in education who worked in the nursing team in a university hospital, and the non-parametric sample consisted of 143 employees. The scale consisted of 10 competencies and 25 measurable actions in four levels of competencies. The internal consistency of the instrument was analyzed by calculating Cronbach's alpha coefficient and construct validity by confirmatory factor analysis. Results: 53 nurses, 30 nursing technicians and 60 nursing assistants participated, totaling 143 professionals working in the hospital of a federal university in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The confirmatory factor analysis of the instrument, based on the structure of 10 competencies, presented good adjustment indexes with χ²/GL=1.706, SRMR=0.071, RMSEA=0.070 and CFI=0.906, conferring construct validity. Cronbach's alpha was 0.924. Conclusion: through the statistical procedures adopted, it was concluded that the instrument has evidence of validity based on both the internal structure - construct, and internal consistency.
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González-García A, Pinto-Carral A, Pérez-González S, Marqués-Sánchez P. Nurse managers' competencies: A scoping review. J Nurs Manag 2021; 29:1410-1419. [PMID: 34018273 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Revised: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To describe and synthesize scientific literature on nurse managers' competencies. BACKGROUND The key strategy for the success of health organisations currently resides in the capacity of the nurse manager to develop advanced competencies in management. However, there is a lack of systematic reviews that synthesize knowledge about nurse managers' competencies. EVALUATION A scoping review was conducted using electronic databases including Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature. KEY ISSUES After the first analysis, 392 competencies were observed from 76 studies. Finally, 53 competencies were grouped according to their characteristics. The two most-cited competencies were communication and finance. CONCLUSIONS Knowing the competencies required by nurse managers can help organisations create strategies to develop competent managers. In addition, from the results we can infer what might be the core competencies, since 22 main competencies from the total number were identified. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT The competencies identified constitute the body of knowledge necessary for nurse managers. In addition, it is possible to generate a pathway for learning and professional development for nurses before they work at the microlevel of management. The starting point for this pathway could be the 22 core competencies.
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- Nursing and Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Leon University, León, Spain
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- Nursing and Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Leon University, León, Spain
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Comparcini D, Simonetti V, Tomietto M, Rea T, Primavera M, Marcelli S, Serra N, Cicolini G. Morality traits for an ideal nurse manager: A multicentre cross-sectional study. J Nurs Manag 2021; 29:1465-1475. [PMID: 33738903 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS To investigate which morality traits are more important for nurses to determine positive opinions of their nurse manager. BACKGROUND People selected morality more often than sociability and competence when forming a positive opinion towards an ideal or a newcomer manager. METHODS A multicentre, cross-sectional study was carried out by administering two questionnaires to 775 nurses on the influence of morality, sociability and competence traits on their impression formation processes. RESULTS Regarding nurses' perceptions about the morality, sociability and competence traits of an ideal nurse manager, the total score for morality was 20.0; for sociability, it was 14.2; and for competence, it was 19.6. For nurses' opinions about a new nurse manager, the total score of the morality section was 16.2, which was very similar to the total score of the competence section (mean = 16.1). CONCLUSION Morality positively influences nurses' initial impression of an ideal manager, and though it seems to be a necessary condition, it is not sufficient by itself to support the nursing staff's perception towards a new manager. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Our findings could be useful in better understanding the role of morality in social perceptions and behavioural consequences of staff nurses towards their nurse manager.
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- Dania Comparcini
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria 'Ospedali Riuniti', Ancona, Italy
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- Direzione Centrale Salute, Politiche Sociali e Disabilità, Regine Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy.,Research Unit of Nursing Science and Health Management, University of Oulu, Finland
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- Public Health Department, Federico II University Hospital of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, Federico II University Hospital of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Bari, Italy
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Shimazaki K, Ota K, Niimi Y. Developing a self-checklist of staff development behavior for associate nurse unit managers using the Delphi method. Nurs Health Sci 2020; 23:195-207. [PMID: 33295081 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The most significant influence on nurses' professional growth is through work under direct guidance in clinical settings. Associate nurse unit managers perform direct patient care with the staff, as well as assist management work of nurse unit managers. They can be excellent role models for the staff. We examined their behaviors that help promote staff development, aimed to identify effective behaviors, and created a self-checklist to evaluate them. We created 53 items to assess staff development behaviors, which were evaluated via a Delphi survey with 252 experts and a questionnaire survey with 124 associate nurse unit managers in Japan to evaluate whether the created item was appropriate. The results of the Delphi survey showed an agreement rate of over 90%, and associate nurse unit managers showed an acceptance rate of 82.6-99.2% for 40 of 53 items. Consequently, we created 40-item self-checklist of staff development behaviors for associate nurse unit managers with adequate validity. This checklist would be helpful for them to promote staff development while working in clinical settings and would contribute to enhancing the quality of nursing.
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- Kazuyo Shimazaki
- Department of Nursing, College of Life and Health Sciences, Chubu University, Kasugai, Japan
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- Opening Preparation Office of Numazu Human Care Department, Toho University, Numazu, Japan
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- Department of Nursing Faculty of Health and Science, Nagoya Women's University, Nagoya, Japan
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Patarru' F, Weu BY, Handini FS, Heryyanoor H. The Role of the Nurse Unit Manager Function on Nursing Work Performance: A Systematic Review. JURNAL NERS 2020. [DOI: 10.20473/jn.v14i3.17108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Introduction: The role of Nurse Unit Manager is to improve the nurses’ performance in the context of their professional services. This role consists of planning, organizing, actuating and controlling. The aim of this systematic review was to determine the influence of the nurse unit manager’s management functions related to the nurses’ performance.Methods: The literature search was conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, Science Direct and SAGE databases with the keywords ‘head nurses’, ‘management function’ and ‘nurse performance’. The articles were reviewed using the inclusion criteria, which was that the title and abstract was in accordance with the desired topic, that the article aimed to analyze the influence of the nurse unit manager’s management functions related to the nurses’ performance and that it was explained in English. The exclusion criteria were that the title, abstract and purpose of the article was not in accordance with the topic of focus. The search identified 15 relevant journals from the 276.303 articles published between 2014 and 2019.Results: The results indicate a significant relationship exists between the role of the nurse unit manager and nursing work performance.Conclusion: To improve the management function of the nurse unit manager, it is necessary to conduct training for the nurse unit manager to allow them to better understand the functions and role of the nurse unit manager.
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