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[Difficulties experienced by nurses in the use of process indicators]
Priscilla Izabella Fonseca Barros de Menezes1, Maria D'Innocenzo
1Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Curso de Graduação em Enfermagem, Montes Claros-MG, Brasil. pifbm@yahoo.com.br
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|September 7, 2013
Summary
Nurses face significant challenges utilizing quality care process indicators, often due to insufficient training and heavy workloads. Enhancing nursing education and work processes is crucial for effective quality improvement initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Quality Improvement
- Healthcare Management
- Process Indicators in Healthcare
Context:
- Study conducted at "Santa Casa" Hospital in Montes Claros-MG.
- Focus on challenges faced by nurses in quality assessment.
- Utilized a quantitative, cross-sectional study design.
Purpose:
- Investigate difficulties nurses encounter when using quality care process indicators.
- Identify factors contributing to these challenges.
- Provide recommendations for improving indicator utilization.
Summary:
- 94.9% of nurses reported difficulties with process indicators.
- Common issues include excessive administrative tasks, lack of knowledge, and poor staff involvement.
- Many nurses graduated recently and received limited training on the subject.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for reflection on nursing workload and work processes.
- Emphasizes the importance of integrating quality indicators into nursing curricula.
- Suggests strategies for better staff engagement in data collection and analysis.
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