Nursing Process implementation in a gerontogeriatric context: qualitative research.

Area of Science:

• Geriatric Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Action Research

Background:

• Faith-based senior living communities require tailored approaches to care delivery.
• Effective implementation of the Nursing Process is crucial for quality patient outcomes.
• Previous research has not extensively detailed Nursing Process integration in this specific setting.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the implementation of the Nursing Process within a faith-based senior living community.
• To evaluate the impact of Nursing Process implementation on nursing practice and care delivery.

Main Methods:

• Employed strategic action research involving 19 nursing professionals and 3 managers.
• Implementation followed a four-phase approach: diagnosis, planning, implementation, and assessment.
• Data were gathered via semi-structured interviews and focus groups, analyzed through discursive textual analysis.

Main Results:

• Identified key categories: diagnosis of knowledge and application, implementation, and assessment of the Nursing Process.
• Demonstrated the feasibility and structure provided by the Nursing Process in this setting.
• Highlighted improvements in the understanding and application of nursing care.

Conclusions:

• Nursing Process implementation successfully structured work management and organization.
• The initiative contributed to enhanced knowledge, better organization, and continuity of care.
• The study underscores the importance of the Nursing Process for ensuring safety and professional support in faith-based senior living communities.