Study on nursing practice environment among 22 public hospitals in Shanghai area
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2014.28.018
- VernacularTitle:上海地区22家公立医院护理工作环境的现状调查
- Author:
Yi ZHANG
;
Jijun ZHAO
;
Hong LI
;
Fengyun MA
;
Jingbo QIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nursing care;
Working environment;
Nursing management
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2014;30(28):61-64
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the present situation and to analyze related factors of nursing practice environment among 22 public hospitals in Shanghai area.Methods We investigated 1 600 nurses from the 22 hospitals with general information questionnaire and the Chinese version of Practice Environment Scale,and also analyzed related factors by single and multiple factor analysis.Results 1 582questionnaires were taken back.49% were dissatisfied with their working environment,and 28.1% were evaluated to have nice practice conditions.Nurse concerned with workforce management and adequate resources were widespread.Logistic analysis indicated that hospital's level,the nurse's age,educational background and seniority were main factors influencing nurses' satisfaction.Nurse work in tertiary hospitals reported lower satisfaction.Conclusions More attention should be paid on improving nursing practice environment.