PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF PAUCITY OF NURSES ON QUALITYOFCAREAMONG PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY HEALTH INSTITUTION IN BENINCITY, EDO STATE
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This study investigated the perceived influence of paucity of nurses on quality of care among patients in a tertiary health institution in Benin City, Edo State. The study's objectives are to assess nursing care quality, patients' perceptions of the impact of a shortage of nurses on nursing care quality, and suggestions for improving nursing careat
the University of Benin teaching hospital in Benin. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used in the study. There were 243 patients in the medical surgical unit that made up the study population. Convenience sampling was used to choose a sample size of 151 respondents for the investigation. A well-structured questionnaire served as the data gathering tool. The research supervisor verified the instrument. To confirm the instrument's reliability, a test-retest procedure was used. Data was examined using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentages, mean score, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (ANOVA) to assess study hypotheses at a p-value of <0.05. The findings reveal that patients have a positive opinion that standards/protocols for patient safety are in place, patients' rights are protected, and mistakes are immediately reported and rectified. It was also revealed that patients judged certain elements to have a beneficial impact on the quality of nursing care. This includes opportunities for nursing workers to advance and develop professionally. It was also revealed that providing enough facilities and equipment, employing nurses, enhancing nurses' well-being and quality, and encouraging nurses to attend update courses all help to improve the quality of nursing care. Based on the findings, it was concluded and recommended among others that Government at all levels; federal and state and local government should ensure that medical facilities under their care are adequately starfed and equipped in order to ensure quality nursing care.
the University of Benin teaching hospital in Benin. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used in the study. There were 243 patients in the medical surgical unit that made up the study population. Convenience sampling was used to choose a sample size of 151 respondents for the investigation. A well-structured questionnaire served as the data gathering tool. The research supervisor verified the instrument. To confirm the instrument's reliability, a test-retest procedure was used. Data was examined using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentages, mean score, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (ANOVA) to assess study hypotheses at a p-value of <0.05. The findings reveal that patients have a positive opinion that standards/protocols for patient safety are in place, patients' rights are protected, and mistakes are immediately reported and rectified. It was also revealed that patients judged certain elements to have a beneficial impact on the quality of nursing care. This includes opportunities for nursing workers to advance and develop professionally. It was also revealed that providing enough facilities and equipment, employing nurses, enhancing nurses' well-being and quality, and encouraging nurses to attend update courses all help to improve the quality of nursing care. Based on the findings, it was concluded and recommended among others that Government at all levels; federal and state and local government should ensure that medical facilities under their care are adequately starfed and equipped in order to ensure quality nursing care.
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