Determining nursing service management standards in Turkey: A Delphi study

Area of Science:

• Nursing Management
• Healthcare Administration
• Professional Standards

Background:

• Effective nursing administration requires relevant and applicable management standards.
• Improved healthcare outcomes depend on efficient nursing management practices.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and establish current nursing management standards for nurse managers in Turkey.
• To document the process of developing these essential standards.

Main Methods:

• A three-round electronic Delphi (e-Delphi) method was employed.
• Expert opinions were gathered through open-ended questions and analyzed using statistical measures.

Main Results:

• A consensus was reached, resulting in 49 nursing management standards.
• These standards are categorized under five main domains: management and organization, leadership, human resources, quality management, and professionalism.

Conclusions:

• The established standards offer a foundational framework for designing, managing, and evaluating nursing services in Turkey.
• These standards are crucial for nurse managers to implement effective and efficient administrative practices.