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Rural nurses. Part I, Surviving cost containment.

B Fuszard1, L I Slocum, D E Wiggers

  • 1Medical College of Georgia, Augusta.

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|April 1, 1990
PubMed
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Rural nurses face significant challenges due to hospital cost-containment measures and unique nurse shortages. Despite these pressures, they remain dedicated to their work and the financial viability of their rural hospitals.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Rural Health
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Rural hospitals are facing increasing financial pressures.
  • Cost-containment strategies have been implemented for five years.
  • These measures impact the resources available for rural healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the work lives and concerns of rural nurses.
  • To understand the impact of financial constraints on rural nursing.
  • To highlight the challenges in maintaining rural healthcare institutions.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving nurses from 13 small rural hospitals.
  • Sharing of work experiences and concerns.
  • Narrative exploration of "frontier nurses" and their challenges.

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Main Results:

  • Nurses remain dedicated despite financial pressures.
  • Concerns exist regarding the financial viability of rural hospitals.
  • A unique nurse shortage exacerbates the workload.

Conclusions:

  • Rural nurses are resilient but face significant systemic challenges.
  • Financial viability and nurse shortages are critical issues for rural hospitals.
  • The sustainability of rural healthcare institutions is at risk without financial support.