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[Performance evaluation: dialogues and representations of a nursing group]
Clarice Maria Dall'Agnol1, Maria Helena Trench Ciampone
1Departamento de Assistência e Orientação Profissional (DAOP), Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (EEnf-UFRGS).
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|May 6, 2003
Summary
Performance evaluations focusing on nursing practices cause distress, while those centered on the individual foster satisfaction and growth. This study suggests redirecting evaluation approaches can enhance professional development.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
Context:
- Qualitative study exploring performance evaluation in a school hospital setting.
- Involves nurses, technicians, and nurse assistants in the evaluation process.
- Examines perspectives of both evaluators and the evaluated.
Purpose:
- To identify representations of performance evaluation from the viewpoints of those being evaluated and those conducting evaluations.
- To understand the impact of different evaluation focuses on healthcare professionals.
Summary:
- Performance evaluations focusing on specific practices generated suffering among participants.
- Evaluations centered on the individual's being (personal attributes and development) led to satisfaction and professional growth.
- The study highlights a contrast between practice-focused and being-focused evaluation methods.
Impact:
- Performance evaluation can be redirected from a source of suffering to a tool for professional development and improved work practices.
- Findings suggest that a shift in focus can positively influence healthcare professionals' attitudes and work routines.
- This research offers insights for optimizing performance appraisal systems in healthcare settings.