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Missed nursing care: A cross-sectional and multi-centric study from Turkey
Fatma Dursun Ergezen1, Bahar Çiftçi2, Hayat Yalın3
1Nursing Faculty, Fundamentals of Nursing Department, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey.
International Journal of Nursing Practice
|August 21, 2023
Summary
Missed nursing care, including emotional support and patient ambulation, is prevalent in Turkey. Inadequate staffing and high patient volume are key predictors, necessitating targeted strategies to improve patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Missed nursing care is a global concern impacting patient outcomes.
- Understanding the scope and predictors of missed nursing care in diverse healthcare settings is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the extent of missed nursing care in Turkey.
- To identify factors predicting missed nursing care among Turkish nurses.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional, multicentre study involving 477 nurses in seven public hospitals.
- Utilized a personal and professional characteristics data form and the MISSCARE survey.
- Data collected between March and July 2019.
Main Results:
- Emotional support, patient bathing, and ambulation were the most frequently missed nursing care activities.
- Inadequate staffing and increased patient volume were primary reasons for missed care.
- Unit type, experience, working hours, patient load, and intent to leave predicted missed care.
Conclusions:
- Multiple variables influence missed nursing care activities.
- Targeted strategies are needed to minimize missed nursing care.
- Further research should investigate the impact of interventions on specific care activities.
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