Durosaiye, I.O., Hadjri , K., Liyanage, C.L. et al. (1 more author) (2018) A matrix for the qualitative evaluation of nursing tasks. Journal of Nursing Management, 26 (3). pp. 274-287. ISSN 0966-0429
Abstract
Aims:
To formulate a model for patient–nurse interaction; to compile a comprehensive list of nursing tasks on hospital wards; and to construct a nursing tasks demand matrix.
Background:
The physical demands associated with nursing profession are of growing interest among researchers. Yet, it is the complexity of nursing tasks that defines the demands of ward nurses’ role. This study explores nursing tasks, based on patient–nurse interaction on hospital wards.
Methods:
Extant literature was reviewed to formulate a patient–nurse interaction model. Twenty ward nurses were interviewed to compile a list of nursing tasks. These nursing tasks were mapped against the patient–nurse interaction model.
Results:
A patient–nurse interaction model was created, consisting of: (1) patient care, (2) patient surveillance and (3) patient support. Twenty- three nursing tasks were identified. The nursing tasks demand matrix was constructed.
Conclusions:
Ward managers may use a nursing tasks demand matrix to determine the demands of nursing tasks on ward nurses.
Implications for Nursing Management:
While many studies have explored either the physical or the psychosocial aspects of nursing tasks separately, this study suggests that the physicality of nursing tasks must be evaluated in tandem with their complexity. Ward managers may take a holistic approach to nursing tasks evaluation by using a nursing tasks demand matrix.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2017 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. This is an author-produced version of a paper subsequently published in Journal of Nursing Management. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | job demands; NHS; nursing tasks; patient–nurse interaction; ward nurses |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > School of Architecture (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 27 Nov 2017 12:26 |
Last Modified: | 15 Dec 2023 14:58 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1111/jonm.12543 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:124415 |