Peer Review Outcomes Supporting Professional Nursing Excellence and Readiness: A Multisite Study

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Quality
• Professional Development

Background:

• Peer-to-peer feedback (PF) is recognized for promoting professional governance, self-regulation, and empowerment in nursing.
• Despite its benefits, there is a lack of robust empirical evidence on effective PF processes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore registered nurses' (RNs) perceptions of peer-to-peer feedback (PF).
• To assess RNs' comfort levels in giving and receiving PF.
• To determine the impact of PF on nursing autonomy and patient safety.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive, correlational study design was employed.
• An online survey was utilized to gather data from 983 RNs.
• The survey measured perceptions of PF and its correlation with nursing autonomy, satisfaction, and patient safety/quality.

Main Results:

• 59.8% of RNs reported PF as a comfortable and positive experience.
• Nurses found PF valuable for identifying care issues and fostering professional growth.
• A strong correlation was observed between feeling autonomous, engaging in PF, and work satisfaction related to care quality.

Conclusions:

• Nurses' perceived comfort in giving and receiving PF is a significant predictor of enhanced autonomy, quality/safety, and satisfaction.
• Findings underscore the need for organizational leaders to bolster structures and processes supporting effective peer feedback programs.
• Implementing robust PF programs can contribute to improved nursing practice and patient outcomes.