Aim: To provide insight into the perceptions of structural empowerment of nurse leaders working in rural and regional Victoria, Australia.
Background: Fostering nurse leadership in rural health services may be informed by gaining insight into rural nurse leaders' perceptions of structural empowerment.
Method: A sample of nurse executives (n = 45) from hospitals throughout rural Victoria, Australia completed the Conditions of Work Effectiveness Questionnaire II (CWEQ-II) aimed to measure structural empowerment.
Results: Rural nurse leaders' perceive themselves to be moderately empowered.
Conclusion: The concept of structural empowerment may be useful to inform rural leadership practices.
Implications For Nursing Management: Acknowledgement of structural empowerment by nurse leaders may assist in the process of formulating strategies to facilitate an open, honest and responsive culture of patient safety, removing silos, departmental turf issues, and professional territoriality in healthcare services.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12029 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Navigating choices: understanding the decision-making journey of patients with localised kidney cancer.
BJU Int
January 2025
Department of Urology, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK.
Objective: To explore patients' experience of decision making regarding treatment of localised kidney cancer.
Methods: A total of 21 patients with localised kidney cancer, across three countries, participated in either four focus groups or seven semi-structured interviews that lasted on average 2 h. Focus groups and interviews were all conducted in the participants' native language, recorded, transcribed and (if applicable) translated into English.
"They Don't Understand People With Learning Disabilities": Exploring the Experiences of People With Intellectual Disabilities Undergoing Welfare Assessments.
J Appl Res Intellect Disabil
January 2025
Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, Liverpool, UK.
Background: The Welfare Reform Act (2012) has been criticised for harming claimants, particularly through functional assessments. Although many people with intellectual disabilities in the UK receive welfare benefits, their experiences of undergoing functional assessments are under-researched.
Method: Eight participants with intellectual disabilities were interviewed about experiences of welfare assessment.
Educational Needs of Informal Caregivers in Cardiac Rehabilitation: a Mixed-Methods Study.
Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs
January 2025
KITE Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.
Aim: Informal caregivers play a crucial role in supporting individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) during cardiac rehabilitation (CR), yet their specific educational needs are often overlooked. Understanding these needs is essential for developing targeted interventions that enhance informal caregiver support and improve patient outcomes in CR. This study aimed to explore the educational needs of informal caregivers supporting individuals with CVD attending CR.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFactors contributing to non-compliance with active physiotherapy guidelines among chronic low back pain patients in India.
Arch Physiother
December 2024
Department of Physiotherapy, Integral University, Lucknow - India.
Introduction: Physiotherapists exhibit different degrees of adherence to clinical guidelines for low back pain (LBP). The preferences and expectations of their patients significantly influence physiotherapists' adherence to these guidelines. Therefore, it is crucial to have a comprehensive analysis of the patients' perspectives, which can identify the factors that prevent the implementation of an active approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffect of web-based education for empowering mothers regarding pediatric fever management.
J Pediatr Nurs
January 2025
Pediatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.
Background: In pediatric care, mothers' confidence concerning their knowledge, practice, and attitude in managing fevers is crucial. Web-based educational platforms offer a convenient and accessible means to empower mothers in this regard.
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of web-based education for empowering mothers regarding pediatric fever management.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!