Evaluation of Nurses' Practice Environment in Cardiovascular Hospitals: Nurses' Perceptions

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Cardiovascular Nursing

Background:

• An attractive nursing practice environment is crucial in cardiac hospitals.
• Limited research exists on nursing practice environments within this specific setting.
• This study evaluates nurses' perceptions of the practice environment in cardiac hospitals and identifies influencing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess nurses' perceptions of the practice environment in cardiac hospitals.
• To identify nurse-specific factors impacting nursing practice in cardiac care settings.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study involving 115 nurses using the Nursing Work Index questionnaire.
• Descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviations) were employed.
• Multiple linear regression analyzed the relationship between sociodemographic factors and the practice environment.

Main Results:

• 56% of nurses reported a good practice environment in cardiac settings.
• Nurses generally held positive perceptions of leadership, support, staffing, and interprofessional relations (Mean score: 3.38 ± 0.02).
• Nursing qualifications, experience, and management training predicted perceptions of the practice environment (p ≤ 0.014).

Conclusions:

• Nurses' perceptions of the practice environment reflect readiness for high-quality care and positive patient outcomes.
• Involving cardiac nurses in decision-making and advocating for supportive workplaces can enhance the nursing practice environment.
• Improving the practice environment is essential for cardiovascular hospitals to ensure optimal patient care.