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Abdulqadir J Nashwan1, Mona Metwally El-Sayed
1Abdulqadir J. Nashwan is the Assistant Execuitive Director of Nursing & Midwifery for Research in the Nursing & Midwifery Research Department (NMRD), Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar. Mona Metwally El-Sayed is Professor of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract:
Annual performance reviews (APRs) are crucial for evaluating, developing, and retaining nursing professionals, especially in high-acuity hospital settings. This article discusses the gaps in current nursing APR systems and presents key elements of an evidence-based framework, which could help transform APRs from routine administrative tasks into powerful tools for professional growth, equity, and improved patient outcomes.
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