Abstract
Evaluating the implementation of care models such as Primary Nursing requires assessment of both short-term and long-term outcomes. In a hospital in Piemonte, Italy, a mixed-method time-series study was conducted to assess if and how the organizational culture of nurses changed in relation to the implementation of a new organizational model of care. Instruments used included the Condition of Work Effectiveness Questionnaire (CWEQ II) and an investigator-developed questionnaire to evaluate perceptions of dimensions consistent with Primary Nursing. Results showed a significant culture change over time related to the implementation of Primary Nursing, mainly in terms of nurses' understanding of their professional role specifications. In addition, the results supported a relationship between being involved in the project implementation and the procedural and cultural approach adopted.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 259-267 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Creative nursing |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2016 |
Keywords
- Care pattern
- Cultural approach
- Evaluation
- Organizational culture
- Primary nursing