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Nurses' autonomy level in teaching hospitals and its relationship with the underlying factors
Kourosh Amini1, Reza Negarandeh, Farhad Ramezani-Badr
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
International Journal of Nursing Practice
|November 22, 2013
Summary
Nurses in Iran exhibit medium professional autonomy, with variations based on demographics. Their autonomy levels are lower compared to Western counterparts, necessitating further research into influencing factors and promotion strategies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Medical Education
Background:
- Professional autonomy is crucial for nursing practice and patient care quality.
- Understanding nurses' autonomy levels is essential for healthcare system development.
- Previous research indicates varying levels of nurse autonomy globally.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the professional autonomy of nurses affiliated with Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
- To identify demographic factors influencing nurses' professional autonomy.
- To compare Iranian nurses' autonomy with international standards.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted.
- 252 nurses were recruited using systematic random sampling.
- Data were collected via the Dempster Practice Behavior Scale questionnaire.
Main Results:
- Nurses demonstrated a medium level of professional autonomy.
- Significant differences in autonomy were observed based on age, gender, work experience, position, and workplace.
- Iranian nurses' professional autonomy was found to be lower than in Western societies.
Conclusions:
- Nurses in the study possess moderate professional autonomy.
- Demographic factors significantly impact nurses' autonomy.
- Further investigation is required to understand and enhance Iranian nurses' professional autonomy.
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