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Developing the involvement of nurses in purchasing

J Allen

    Journal of Nursing Management
    |September 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nurses are under-represented in National Health Service (NHS) purchasing decisions. This article explores reasons and introduces the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) as a tool to understand and manage this nursing leadership gap.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Nursing Leadership
    • Psychological Assessment

    Background:

    • Nurses are under-represented in National Health Service (NHS) purchasing roles.
    • This under-representation impacts the nursing profession's future.
    • A 1994 NHS Executive working group report highlighted this issue.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline potential reasons for nurses' under-representation in NHS purchasing.
    • To introduce the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) as a relevant psychological instrument.
    • To discuss current research utilizing the MBTI for this management problem.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of nursing roles in health service purchasing.
    • Description and application of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).
    • Analysis of current research focusing on MBTI and management strategies.

    Main Results:

    • Identified potential factors contributing to the under-representation of nurses in purchasing.
    • Demonstrated the applicability of the MBTI in understanding personality types within healthcare management.
    • Highlighted MBTI-focused research relevant to addressing the identified problem.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing nurse under-representation in purchasing is crucial for the profession.
    • The MBTI offers valuable insights into individual and team dynamics in healthcare purchasing.
    • Further research and application of psychological tools like MBTI can aid in managing this issue.

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