Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Planning Nursing Care II01:29

Planning Nursing Care II

3.9K
A nursing care plan can present in two forms: informal and formal. Informal is a care plan for the individual use of the nurse and goals they wish to accomplish during their shift. Informal care plans are not included in the patient chart. A formal nursing care plan is a written or computerized guide that organizes patient care. It is further subdivided into two: standardized and individualized care plans. Standardized care plans are pre-populated care plans for specific patient populations,...
3.9K
Planning Nursing Care I01:21

Planning Nursing Care I

6.0K
The planning phase of the nursing process helps nurses set priorities, outline patient-centered goals and expected outcomes, and tailor nursing interventions to align with the aligned care plan. Through the planning phase, the nurse applies critical thinking skills to align and develop interventions according to the patient's needs. It provides continuity of care allowing patients to receive the maximum benefit from treatment. It serves as a pilot plan for allocating individual staff to a...
6.0K
Peptic Ulcer Disease V: Surgical Management and Nursing Care01:25

Peptic Ulcer Disease V: Surgical Management and Nursing Care

953
Surgical management and nursing care are crucial in treating Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD). Here is an organized and enhanced overview of the surgical interventions and the associated nursing care for PUD:
Surgical Interventions for Peptic Ulcer Disease
953
Rationalizing Substitutions01:29

Rationalizing Substitutions

62
Integrals involving non-rational functions are often difficult to evaluate using standard techniques, especially when radicals appear in the integrand. Rationalizing substitution provides a systematic method for simplifying such integrals by converting them into rational forms that are easier to handle.Consider a rod whose linear mass density depends on a constant linear density, a characteristic length, and the distance from the left end of the rod. Determining the total mass requires...
62
Rational Expressions01:28

Rational Expressions

410
Rational expressions are algebraic fractions in which both the numerator and the denominator are polynomials. These expressions follow the arithmetic rules of numerical fractions but require extra care due to the presence of variables. A fundamental part of working with rational expressions is identifying values that make the expression undefined, typically those that result in division by zero or undefined radicals.Determining the DomainThe domain of a rational expression includes all real...
410
Understanding the Self01:28

Understanding the Self

320
The self is a central aspect of human identity, encompassing an individual’s beliefs, emotions, perceptions, and experiences. It is a cognitive and psychological construct that enables individuals to interpret their traits and behaviors, influencing how they perceive themselves and interact with the world. While personality consists of stable and enduring characteristics, the self is shaped by self-perception and social experiences. This distinction highlights the dynamic nature of the...
320

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Remote assessment and management of physical function in older adults (RAMP): An international expert Delphi process.

Archives of gerontology and geriatrics·2026
Same author

General practice nurses: Generational differences in satisfaction, intention to stay and pursuit of further education.

Australian journal of general practice·2026
Same author

Negotiating the Unknown: Lessons Learned From Australian Healthcare Professionals Working Through the COVID19 Pandemic.

Journal of nursing management·2026
Same author

Developing Consumer Consensus on Remote Assessment and Management of Physical Function in Older Adults (RAMP): International Modified Delphi Process.

JMIR aging·2026
Same author

A Concept Analysis of the Dynamics of Risk, Midwifery Agency and the Maternity Early Warning Tool.

Journal of advanced nursing·2026
Same author

Corrigendum to "Maltreatment of child labourers in Bangladesh: Prevalence and characteristics of perpetrators" [Heliyon Volume 9, Issue 9, September 2023, Article e19031].

Heliyon·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 10, 2026

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
10:07

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

Published on: June 21, 2010

19.5K

Understanding how nurses ration care.

Clare Lynette Harvey1, Shona Thompson1, Eileen Willis2

  • 1Faculty of Humanities, Education and Health Science, Eastern Institute of Technology, Napier, New Zealand.

Journal of Health Organization and Management
|May 18, 2018
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Nurses often implicitly ration patient care due to cost containment pressures, prioritizing patient and organizational needs over personal accountability. This hidden practice, driven by systemic factors, impacts both nurses and patients, necessitating a re-evaluation of care measurement.

Keywords:
Clinical governanceNew public managementNursingRationing nursing careWork intensification

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Evaluating Clinicians' Adoption of Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Cannulation Through Simulation Training
05:04

Author Spotlight: Evaluating Clinicians' Adoption of Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Cannulation Through Simulation Training

Published on: August 9, 2024

1.8K
Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

24.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 10, 2026

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
10:07

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

Published on: June 21, 2010

19.5K
Author Spotlight: Evaluating Clinicians' Adoption of Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Cannulation Through Simulation Training
05:04

Author Spotlight: Evaluating Clinicians' Adoption of Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Cannulation Through Simulation Training

Published on: August 9, 2024

1.8K
Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

24.9K

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Healthcare systems face cost containment pressures.
  • Nurses may ration care or leave it undone.
  • Previous research explored missed nursing care internationally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how nurses decide to ration or omit patient care.
  • To identify professional, personal, and organizational factors influencing these decisions.
  • To understand the decision-making process within a cost-controlled environment.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized elements from Kalisch and Williams' MISSCARE survey.
  • Nurses described their decisions on rationing care (delaying, delegating, handover, omission).
  • Qualitative approach to understanding decision-making processes.

Main Results:

  • Nurses' decisions on rationing care are not primarily driven by accountability.
  • Priorities in rationing decisions focus on patient needs and organizational demands.
  • Work completion often extends beyond scheduled shifts to compensate for rationing.

Conclusions:

  • Implicit rationing of care by nurses is a hidden issue with potential adverse effects.
  • Nurses navigate conflicting demands: patient care, organizational directives, and professional safety.
  • Rethinking care measurement is essential to acknowledge its unpredictable nature.