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Nurses' attitudes towards the nursing process.

G S Bowman, D R Thompson, T W Sutton

Journal of Advanced Nursing

|March 1, 1983

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A structured educational program significantly improved nursing staff attitudes toward the nursing process. Less structured approaches negatively impacted staff perceptions, highlighting the importance of targeted training for effective nursing practice adoption.

Area of Science:

Nursing
Healthcare Management
Educational Psychology

Background:

The nursing process is a foundational element of professional nursing practice.
Effective implementation relies on positive staff attitudes and understanding.
Varying approaches to education may influence staff perception and adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the attitudes of qualified nursing staff towards the nursing process.
To compare the impact of different educational interventions on these attitudes across nursing units.
To determine if nurse grade influences attitude towards the nursing process.

Main Methods:

A 20-item questionnaire was used to assess nursing staff attitudes.
Data were collected from three distinct nursing units with varied educational planning and support.

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Statistical analysis, including t-tests and ANOVA, was employed to compare attitude scores.

Main Results:

Significant differences in mean attitude scores were observed between the three nursing units (P < 0.001).
No statistically significant differences in attitudes were found across different grades of nurses within units (P > 0.35).
A structured educational program positively influenced attitudes, while a less structured approach had a negative effect.

Conclusions:

The structure and content of educational programs are critical for fostering positive attitudes towards the nursing process.
Nursing unit-level interventions significantly impact staff attitudes, more so than individual nurse grade.
Implementing well-designed educational strategies is essential for successful adoption of the nursing process.