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Maia Platt1, Andrea Kwasky2, Douglas A MacDonald3
1College of Health Professions, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI.
Nursing Outlook
|January 7, 2019
Summary
Nurses with more health economics knowledge perceive these skills as more useful. Increasing health economics education for nurses can promote cost-effective healthcare delivery in the US.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Education
- Health Economics
Background:
- A survey of US nursing administrators was conducted to gather opinions on health economics (HE) course competencies.
- Focus on baccalaureate nursing programs and essential HE skills for nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To justify increased educational initiatives for nurses regarding health economics.
- To highlight the value of HE skills in daily nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- Survey distributed to nursing administrators in the United States.
- Participants rated six HE competencies using a Likert scale.
- Statistical analysis included paired-samples t tests, bivariate correlations, and multiple linear regressions.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was found between prior HE knowledge and perceived usefulness of HE skills among nursing administrators.
- The amount of existing health economics knowledge directly influences how valuable nurses find these skills.
Conclusions:
- Encouraging nurses' contributions to healthcare value creation is crucial.
- Expanding HE content in continuing education can enhance nurses' knowledge and promote cost-effective US healthcare.
- Accessible HE education is key to improving healthcare economics awareness among nurses.
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