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Measuring change in nursing practice.

P J Hawthorn

    Journal of Advanced Nursing
    |May 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    A new method measured nursing practice changes in a geriatric ward. Observations before and after implementing the nursing process showed measurable effects on patient care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Nursing
    • Healthcare Management
    • Nursing Practice Research

    Background:

    • Assessing the impact of evolving nursing methodologies is crucial for patient outcomes.
    • The 'nursing process' represents a significant shift in clinical care delivery.
    • Geriatric wards present unique challenges in patient care and require specialized evaluation methods.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a method for quantifying the effects of changes in nursing practice.
    • To evaluate the impact of the 'nursing process' implementation on a geriatric ward.
    • To provide empirical data on the effectiveness of structured nursing interventions.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational study design with data collection over two distinct 3-day periods.

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  • Pre- and post-implementation assessment of nursing practices on a 20-bed female geriatric ward.
  • Detailed discussion of the developed measurement methodology.

    • Main Results:

    • The study presents findings on the measurable effects of the 'nursing process' on nursing practice.
    • Data analysis focused on changes observed between the initial and follow-up observation periods.
    • Results are detailed, allowing for an understanding of the impact on patient care.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed method effectively measures changes in nursing practice.
    • The implementation of the 'nursing process' demonstrated observable effects in the geriatric setting.
    • This study contributes to the evidence base for structured nursing interventions in geriatrics.