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Clarifying autonomy and accountability in nursing service: part 2
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|October 1, 1982
Summary
Nursing services must understand autonomy and accountability to advocate for themselves. This study analyzes accountability definitions from nursing directors, revealing insights into organizational accountability and future research needs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Management
- Healthcare Administration
- Professional Ethics
Background:
- Autonomy and accountability are crucial concepts for nursing services.
- A clear understanding of these terms is necessary for effective advocacy and practice.
- This article follows a previous exploration of autonomy in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the concept of accountability within nursing services.
- To examine definitions of accountability provided by nursing directors.
- To explore the implications of these definitions for organizational accountability.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of accountability in nursing.
- Review of selected definitions of accountability from nursing directors.
- Discussion of findings related to nursing organizations.
Main Results:
- Nursing directors' definitions of accountability vary.
- The precise meanings of autonomy and accountability are not consistently understood.
- Insights into the presence or absence of true accountability in nursing organizations were identified.
Conclusions:
- A precise understanding of autonomy and accountability is essential for nursing services.
- Further research is needed to address the identified issues regarding accountability in nursing.
- The findings highlight challenges in establishing robust accountability within nursing organizations.