Nursing Management · 1994 · 17 citations · 0 references
NursingNursing AdministrationNurse Practitioner PracticeNursing LeadershipPatient-centered CarePatient-centered Outcomes ResearchPractice Change EvaluationAssessment Of Professional PracticeNursing Performance EvaluationPatient Outcomes MeasurementPilot Study DesignPractice RedesignRegistered NursesSatisfactionWork Redesign
Nursing research is essential to evaluate professional practice components during changes in care delivery focused upon patient outcomes. Two units were studied before and after a work redesign to patient-centered care. The pilot study combined two satisfaction tools and surveyed patients, registered nurses and clinical support personnel. As a result, roles were reevaluated and the educational process strengthened.