The effect of nursing services management efficiency on nurses' professional commitment: A cross-sectional study.
Sevda Arslan Seker1, Simge Coskun Palaz2
1Nursing Department, Munzur University Faculty of Health Sciences, Tunceli, Turkey.
International Nursing Review
|June 28, 2024
Summary
Positive perceptions of nursing management significantly enhance nurses' professional commitment. Improving management practices is key for organizational success and better healthcare outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Administration
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Effective healthcare management is essential for high-quality patient care.
- Understanding nurses' perceptions of management is vital for strategic improvements.
- Nurses' commitment impacts well-being and healthcare outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between nurses' perceptions of nursing services management effectiveness and their professional commitment.
- To identify factors influencing nurses' views on management and commitment.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational study of 265 state hospital nurses.
- Data collected using validated scales for management effectiveness and professional commitment.
- Adherence to STROBE checklist for reporting transparency.
Main Results:
- Nurses' perceptions of management and commitment are influenced by age, experience, and position.
- A significant positive, low-level correlation exists between management perception and professional commitment.
- Positive perceptions of nursing management explain 17.1% of the variance in professional commitment.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing nurses' views on management effectiveness can boost their professional commitment.
- Managers should address deficiencies to improve management efficacy and employee commitment.
- Policies supporting organizational support are crucial for increasing nurses' commitment and achieving optimal health outcomes.
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