ISSN:0966-0429    

DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2834.1994.tb00156.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

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Errors in admininstration of medicine can have repercussuions for the patient, the nurse and the organization. Reducing the incidence of drug administration errors must be a contant endeavour on hte part of nurses and the organization as a whole. The organization can be proactive in providing support for the nurse before errors occur through refresher courses, however, the cost‐effectiveness of such courses should be considered. Traditional teacher‐centred approaches may not encourage nurses to reflect upon their own practice, and may only entail attendance rather than participation at a study session. An approach to drugs administration update is proposed which employs an open learning format. Consideration of the mechanisms for preparing, disseminating and evaluating such programmes are provided. Quantitative data to support positive evaluation of the update programme is not yet available. Qualitative evaluation by staff who have undertaken the module is very favourable. Staff have indicated that they have been enabled to reflect on their own performance, at their own pace, and that they have enjoyed active participation in the learning process. The possible future, and potential benefits, of such programmes in a time of scarce resources is discus

ISSN:0966-0429    

DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2834.1994.tb00157.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

This paper reviews the circumstances which have affected the development of and change in hte role and statusof enrolled nurses. FActors which have contributed to the drive to provide conversion pathways for enrolled nurses are examined and current opportunities are described. The paper highlights prospects for newly converted enroleld nurses and for those who do not wish to conver and argues that both groups continue to have educational and professional status needs which must be recognized and taken account of.

ISSN:0966-0429    

DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2834.1994.tb00158.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

All managerial deciions are taken on the basis of the information. It is important that managers use appropriate information to base their decisions upon about service provision to ensure erhcient use or resources. This basic premise serves as a framework for examining how quantitative and qualitative information can be of help to nurse managers in taking these decisions in the context of developing services for informal carers. The current emphasis on surveys as a means of assessing client need is questioned, and it is suggested that a wealth of evidence, relating to the experience of carers, already exists. Examples of accounts which express the needs of informal carers are presented and their utility, in terms of highlighting the carers' perspective, is discussed to reinforce the importance of utilizing this information. The paper concludes that nurse managers can use these sources as a basis for decision‐making in the area of service provision and this may result in a more effective use of resources through a needs‐based appro

ISSN:0966-0429    

DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2834.1994.tb00159.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

The morale of nurses is a phenomenon often open to public comment without substantiated evidence. This study objectively explored the morale of nurses in a large district general hospital preparing for transition to National Health (NHS) Trust status. Information was sought using a 72‐item questionnaire. The investigation was firmly centred around a structured theory which construes morale in terms of nine dimensions. The notion of morale being a construct synthesized of nine dimensions adds to the uniqueness of the study. Other studies fail to differentiate between the dynamic morale construct and the more complacent attitudes of job satisfactio

ISSN:0966-0429    

DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2834.1994.tb00160.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

摘要:

The Purpose of this study was to identify management‐related factors contributing to personnel satisfaction in hospital wards. The sample population consisted of the employees of 15 hospital wards in four medical departments. The wards were classified into two categories on the basis of the satisfaction of the personnel with the management: ‘satisfied wards’ (seven wards with a highly satisfied personnel, n = 124) and ‘other wards’ (eight wards,n= 186). The employees of ‘satisfied wards’ reported more innovative activities and continuous quality improvements, more possibilities to participate in decision‐making, more efficient communication within the ward and between other units, and more managerial activities for promoting the well‐being of the staff compared with the personnel of ‘other wards’. According to the ratings of the nursing directors, the quality of patient care in the ‘satisfied wards’ was higher, but there were no differences in cost‐effectivene

ISSN:0966-0429    

DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2834.1994.tb00161.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0966-0429    

DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2834.1994.tb00162.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

ISSN:0966-0429    

DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2834.1994.tb00163.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY

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Book reviewed in this article:The Audit Handbook by I. Crornbie, H. Davies, S. Abraham&C. Florey, John Wiley, Chichester, 1993.ABC of child abuse edited by R. Meadow, BMJ Publishing, London, 1993.Care Staff Management, a practitioner's guide by John Clements&Ewa Zarkowska, John Wiley&Sons, Chichester, 1994.Interviewing skills for nurses and other health care professionals by R. Newell, Routledge, London, 1994.Beyond total quality management by L. Reynolds, Sheldon Press, London, 1994.11 4 pp.The management of head injuries by D. Currie, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1994.Impossible Decisions by D. Padfield&D. Padfield, Triangle, London, 1994.The development of social welfare in Britain by E. Midwinter, Open Uiversity Press, Buckingham, 1994.Quality of life edited by S. Baldwin, C. Godfrey&C. Propper, Routledge, London, 1994.Healthy cities edited by J. Davies&M. Kelly, Routledge, London, 1994.Adult health nursing by Beare&Myers, Mosby Year Book, St Louis, 19B4.AIDS&HIV in perspective by B.D. Schoub, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1994.

ISSN:0966-0429    

DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2834.1994.tb00164.x

出版商:Blackwell Publishing Ltd    

年代:1994

数据来源: WILEY