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Mohammad Rababa1, Shatha Al-Sabbah1, Dania Bani Hamad1
1Adult Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing/Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Nurses in Jordanian nursing homes reported low perceived control over their practice, which differed based on gender, experience, and facility type. This highlights the need to understand demographic impacts on nursing practice autonomy.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Quality
- Geriatric Care
Background:
- Control over nursing practice is vital for enhancing the quality of life for nursing home residents.
- Limited research exists on the relationship between nurses' demographic data and their perceived control in Jordanian nursing homes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate differences in perceived control over nursing practice among nurses based on their demographic characteristics.
- To explore the association between nurses' sociodemographic and professional factors and their perceived control in nursing homes.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive-correlational study utilizing a convenience sample of 163 nurses.
- The Control Over Nursing Practice (CONP) scale was used to measure nurses' perceived control.
Main Results:
- Nurses demonstrated low levels of perceived control over nursing practice.
- Perceived control varied significantly across different nurse groups based on gender, years of experience, and nursing home type.
Conclusions:
- This study is the first quantitative examination of the link between nurses' demographics and perceived practice control in this setting.
- Findings offer insights into how nurses' characteristics influence their perceived autonomy and control in nursing home practice.
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