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The relationship between nurse staffing models and patient outcomes: a descriptive study
Nina P Barkell1, Kim A Killinger, Susan D Schultz
1Oakland Community College, Waterford, Mich., USA.
Outcomes Management
|December 26, 2002
Summary
This study compared nurse staffing models in bowel resection patients. While pain management improved with one model, other outcomes like length of stay and infection rates remained comparable, even with fewer caregivers.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing
- Patient Outcomes
Background:
- Rising healthcare costs and decreasing reimbursement necessitate efficient nurse staffing models.
- Understanding the impact of nurse staffing on patient outcomes is crucial for quality care.
- Bowel resection patients represent a significant group for studying these effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the effects of a change in nurse staffing model on patient outcomes.
- To compare length of stay, variable cost, patient satisfaction, infection rates, and pain management.
- To evaluate outcomes in bowel resection patients under different staffing conditions.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive comparison design was employed.
- The study compared two different nurse staffing models.
- Data collected included length of stay, costs, patient satisfaction, infection incidence, and pain management metrics.
Main Results:
- Significant differences were observed in pain management outcomes between the two staffing models.
- Other patient outcomes, including length of stay and infection rates, were comparable.
- These comparable outcomes were achieved despite a reduction in the total number of caregivers.
Conclusions:
- Nurse staffing model adjustments can impact specific patient outcomes like pain management.
- It is possible to maintain comparable patient outcomes with optimized staffing, even with fewer caregivers.
- Further research is recommended to explore optimal nurse staffing strategies.
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