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The relationship between nurses' professional commitment and missed nursing care: a cross-sectional study in Iran
Mohammad Javad Ahmadzadeh-Zeidi1, Zahra Rooddehghan2, Shima Haghani3
1Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
BMC Nursing
|August 5, 2024
Summary
Higher nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Missed nursing care is a significant global issue impacting patient safety and care quality.
- Nurses' professional commitment is a critical factor influencing the occurrence of missed nursing care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between nurses' professional commitment and missed nursing care.
- To identify demographic factors associated with professional commitment and missed nursing care in Iranian nurses.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study involving 270 nurses in Tehran University of Medical Sciences hospitals.
- Data collected via demographic forms, Nursing Professional Commitment Scale, and MISSCARE Questionnaire.
- Statistical analysis performed using SPSS version 25.
Main Results:
- A significant negative correlation was found between professional commitment and missed nursing care (r=-0.23, p<0.001).
- Nurses exhibited moderate to high professional commitment (83.72±16.02) and low missed nursing care (47.84±16.48).
- Older nurses (>40), those on morning shifts, and employed nurses showed higher commitment; younger nurses (<29) and male nurses reported more missed care.
Conclusions:
- Increased nurses' professional commitment is associated with improved care quality and reduced missed nursing care.
- Healthcare providers and nursing managers should implement strategies to enhance nurses' professional commitment.
- Targeted interventions can effectively decrease missed nursing care, thereby improving patient outcomes.
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