Performance, Perception, and Influencing Contexts of Intentional Rounding
10.22650/JKCNR.2021.27.1.66
- Author:
Mi Young KIM
1
;
Mi Soon KIM
;
Ae Ran KIM
;
Hee Sun KIM
Author Information
1. Unit Manager, Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:
Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research
2021;27(1):66-76
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This descriptive study aimed to explore the performance, nurses' perception, and influencing contexts of intentional rounding (IR), and to identify the factors influencing the performance of IR.
Methods:498 questionnaire responses were collected from clinical nurses with more than six months of work experiences in general wards performing IR in a general hospital.
Results:The mean scores of the performance, nurses' perception, and influencing contexts of IR were 3.81(±0.68), 3.46(±0.42), and 3.79(±0.51) out of 5.00, respectively. There were significant differences in performance (F=20.51, p<.001) and nurses' perception (F=4.96, p=.001) based on the work department. There were significant differences in the influencing contexts based on age (F=6.02, p=.003) and the length of clinical experience in the ward (F=3.36, p=.010). Performance and nurses’ perception(r=.42, p<.001), performance and influencing contexts (r=.46, p<.001), and nurses' perception and influencing contexts (r=.58, p<.001) showed a statistically positive correlation. Work unit (F=10.45, p<.001), nurses' perception of the benefits to patients (F=-2.46, p=.014) and to nurses (F=4.34, p<.001), and influencing contexts at the individual (F=7.77, p<.001) and department levels (F=2.99, p=.003) were found to be significant factors on the performance of IR.
Conclusion:It is necessary to support the education programs and active participation of nurses in their role as leaders to raise their awareness regarding the benefits of IR. Furthermore, there is a need to adapt the IR protocol according to the unique characteristics of each unit and evaluate the effectiveness.
