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Challenges associated with the implementation of the nursing process: A systematic review
Vahid Zamanzadeh1, Leila Valizadeh2, Faranak Jabbarzadeh Tabrizi1
1Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research
|August 11, 2015
Summary
Implementing the nursing process faces challenges like unclear concepts and lack of nurse awareness. Addressing these requires better understanding, clear communication, and expert teams to improve nursing care quality.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The nursing process is fundamental for qualified nursing care delivery.
- Practical implementation of the nursing process encounters significant challenges.
- Understanding these challenges is crucial for optimizing nursing process development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically assess key challenges in implementing the nursing process.
- To identify barriers hindering effective nursing process application in practice.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of related studies was conducted.
- Databases searched include Iran medix, SID, Magiran, PubMed, Google Scholar, and ProQuest.
- Keywords used were 'nursing process' and 'nursing process systematic review'.
Main Results:
- Key challenges identified include intangible understanding of the nursing process concept.
- Varied interpretations of the nursing process among professionals were noted.
- Lack of nurse knowledge, insufficient management support, and recording issues were also significant barriers.
Conclusions:
- Intangible understanding of the nursing process is the primary implementation challenge.
- Recommendations include developing facilitators, clarifying concepts, and forming expert teams.
- These strategies aim to improve internalization and effective application of the nursing process.
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