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[Resident-oriented nursing care in nursing homes. Testing of a measuring tool]
F Mast1, M E Roelink, N P Boumans
1't Olderloug te Slochteren.
Summary
This study validated an instrument to measure Integrated Nursing in nursing homes. The reliable and valid tool assesses patient allocation and the nursing process, enhancing patient-centered care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Nursing homes often use task-oriented systems, potentially impacting patient-centered care.
- Integrated Nursing, a patient-oriented approach, emphasizes patient allocation and systematic work processes.
- A validated instrument is needed to measure the implementation of Integrated Nursing in long-term care settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the validity and reliability of a modified instrument designed to measure the degree of Integrated Nursing in nursing homes.
- To adapt an existing hospital-based instrument for use in the unique context of nursing homes.
Main Methods:
- Modification of an existing instrument originally designed for general hospitals.
- Testing the modified instrument in two nursing homes: one task-oriented and one Integrated Nursing system.
- Utilizing both questionnaires and direct observations to collect data.
Main Results:
- The modified instrument demonstrated reliability and validity for measuring Integrated Nursing.
- The instrument comprises two subscales: Patient Allocation SubScale and Nursing Process SubScale.
- The study confirmed the instrument's suitability for assessing nursing system implementation in nursing homes.
Conclusions:
- The developed instrument is a reliable and valid tool for assessing Integrated Nursing in nursing homes.
- The findings support the use of Integrated Nursing principles for improving patient-centered care in long-term settings.
- Further research can utilize this instrument to evaluate nursing system effectiveness and guide quality improvement initiatives.
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