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Perception of Jordanian nurses regarding involvement in decision-making
Zaid M Al-Hamdan1, Hala A Bawadi2, Richard W Redman3
1Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O.Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan.
Background:
Nurses in any organizational context are members of a team and cannot work independently. Teamwork requires making decisions frequently, and these decisions affect team performance on a regular basis. Ultimately, the team shapes the quality of patient care.
Aim:
This study examines nurse decision-making related to patient care, self-management and the work environment.
Method:
Qualitative descriptive design was used to collect data. Eighteen staff nurses participated in semi-structured interviews to explore the perception of Jordanian staff nurses regarding their participation in decision-making.
Results:
Variation in decision-making involvement was found to exist across unit types and from hospital to hospital. In general, the participants were not satisfied with their level of decision-making involvement and believed that they could participate more.
Conclusion:
The results have implications for nurse managers in facilitating the engagement of staff nurses in decision-making and creating an organizational culture to facilitate this engagement.
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