Staff nurses: role perception and role performance

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Organizational Psychology
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Understanding the factors influencing staff nurse role performance is crucial for healthcare quality.
• Role perception, how individuals view their responsibilities, may significantly impact job execution.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the relationship between different types of role perception (inner-directed vs. other-directed) and role performance among Staff Nurses.
• To identify which role perception orientation is more conducive to successful job performance in a hospital setting.

Main Methods:

• A sample of 300 Staff Nurses was recruited from a Central Government hospital in Delhi.
• Role perception was assessed using a questionnaire, and role performance was measured via an inventory.
• Data were collected through individual administration of the assessment tools.

Main Results:

• A negative correlation was found between inner-directed role perception and role performance.
• A significant positive correlation was observed between other-directed role perception and role performance.
• Inner-directed perception implies a focus on internal standards, while other-directed perception emphasizes external expectations and feedback.

Conclusions:

• Staff Nurses' role performance is significantly influenced by their orientation towards role perception.
• Adopting an "other-directed" role perception appears to be a key factor for enhancing job success and performance among Staff Nurses.
• Healthcare organizations may benefit from promoting an environment that encourages other-directed role perception to improve nursing staff effectiveness.