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Exploring new graduate nurse confidence in interprofessional collaboration: a mixed methods study
Kathryn A Pfaff1, Pamela E Baxter2, Susan M Jack2
1Faculty of Nursing, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
International Journal of Nursing Studies
|February 4, 2014
Summary
New graduate nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Collaboration
- Professional Development
Background:
- New graduate nurses often lack confidence in interprofessional collaboration.
- This confidence gap can negatively impact healthcare delivery.
- Building confidence is crucial for effective teamwork.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore new graduate nurse confidence in interprofessional collaboration.
- Identify factors influencing this confidence.
- Understand facilitators and challenges in collaborative practice.
Main Methods:
- Explanatory sequential mixed methods design.
- Quantitative survey (N=514) of new graduate nurses in Ontario.
- Qualitative telephone interviews (N=16) for in-depth insights.
Main Results:
- Manager/educator accessibility, interprofessional exposure, team strategies, and satisfaction positively correlate with confidence.
- Facilitators include experience, knowledge, respect, supportive relationships, and collaboration opportunities.
- Challenges involve lack of experience/knowledge, communication issues, and balancing expectations.
Conclusions:
- Interventions should focus on team and organizational support for interprofessional collaboration.
- Developing new graduate nurses' knowledge and experience is key.
- Enhancing confidence is essential for safe and effective healthcare.
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