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Duprez V, Dhont L, van der Cingel M, Hafsteinsdóttir TB, Malfait S. Understanding strategies that foster nurses to act as clinical leaders in hospitals: A realist review. J Adv Nurs 2024; 80:1248-1261. [PMID: 37849078 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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AIM To identify strategies that develop clinical nursing leadership competencies among staff nurses, and to explain the contextual elements and mechanisms that underpin the development of clinical nursing leadership competencies. DESIGN Realist review according to the Realist and Meta-narrative Evidence Syntheses-Evolving Standards (RAMESES). DATA SOURCES PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, Wiley Online Library, PsycInfo and ProQuest were searched from January 2000 until October 2022. REVIEW METHODS Three iterative phases: (1) development of initial programme theory, (2) structured searches for relevant published and grey literature and (3) data synthesis and interpretation by researchers and theory triangulation, and discussions within the research group. RESULTS Multiple context-mechanism-outcome configurations were extracted from 10 reports that explain how, under what circumstances and why strategies can facilitate (or discourage) staff nurses to act as clinical leaders. Reports were both quantitative and qualitative in design, originating from English-speaking countries only. CONCLUSIONS A logic model was developed and suggests four contexts and five mechanisms underlying the development of clinical nursing leadership. Growth in clinical nursing leadership was mainly experienced through experiential learning, which was enhanced by a supportive relationship with a coach or mentor, the use of reflective practices and modelling from other leaders. Furthermore, a supportive work environment triggers ownership, confidence and motivation, and thereby growth in clinical nursing leadership competencies. IMPACT Fostering competencies for clinical leadership among staff nurses requires multifaceted strategies. Strategies are successful if, and only if, they combine learning by doing, by knowing and by observing, and establish a responsive work environment. Hospital policy should ensure that staff nurses have access to reciprocal relationships with role models or a coach. In order to grow as clinical nurse leader, ownership and self-reflection on own leadership behaviour need to be facilitated. NO PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Prospero ID CRD42021292290.
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- Veerle Duprez
- Department of Nursing, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Nursing, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Professorship Nursing Leadership and Research, NHL-Stenden University of Applied Sciences and Medical Centre Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands
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- Nursing Science, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Nursing, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
- Faculty of Medicine and health sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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McGinnis J, Dee V, Rondinelli J, Li H. Associations and Predictive Pathways Between Shared Governance, Autonomy, Magnet Status, Nurse-Sensitive Indicators, and Nurse Satisfaction: A Multisite Study. J Nurs Care Qual 2024; 39:159-167. [PMID: 37729001 DOI: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evidence is limited to the effects of shared governance (SG) and autonomy on nurse-sensitive indicators (NSIs). PURPOSE To explore the effects of SG, autonomy, and Magnet status on nurse and patient outcomes. METHODS A cross-sectional survey study was conducted using a convenience sample of 404 nurses from 4 hospitals. Descriptive analyses of variance (ANOVAs), and path analysis were conducted to identify hypothesized associations and predictive pathways among study variables. RESULTS Nurse managers reported higher perceptions of SG, autonomy, and satisfaction than staff nurses. SG and autonomy were significant predictors of patient falls and hospital-acquired pressure injuries. Nurses' autonomy, SG, and Magnet accreditation were significant predictors of nurse satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Leadership support of SG and autonomous practice are key strategies to improve nurse satisfaction and NSI outcomes.
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- Juli McGinnis
- Author Affiliations: Kaiser Permanente, Patient Care Services, Pasadena, California (Dr McGinnis); Department of Doctoral Studies, School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Monrovia, California (Drs Dee and Li); and Nursing Research and EBP Consultant, Glendora, California (Dr Rondinelli)
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Belaro A, Paguirigan M, Cineas N. Design thinking: Developing system models of professional practice, care delivery, and shared governance. Nurs Manag (Harrow) 2023; 54:22-32. [PMID: 37253219 DOI: 10.1097/01.numa.0000937248.46034.6d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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- Albert Belaro
- At New York City Health + Hospitals, Central Office: Office of Patient Centered Care/Nursing Administration in New York, N.Y., Albert Belaro is the senior director, professional practice; Medel Paguirigan was the senior director, nursing education; and Natalia Cineas is the senior vice president, chief nursing executive, and co-chair of the Equity and Access Council
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Ta'an WF, Al-Hammouri MM, Rababah JA. The predicting effects of professional governance and structural empowerment on job satisfaction among Jordanian nurses: A cross-sectional study. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:3013-3021. [PMID: 35666613 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM This study aimed to investigate the role of professional governance and empowerment in predicting nurses' job satisfaction. BACKGROUND Nurses can lead the way to enhance health care quality for all if they work in safe, satisfying and empowering environments. Professional governance and structural empowerment are associated with favourable work conditions and environments. However, studies addressing the predicting effects of professional governance and structural empowerment on job satisfaction are still limited. METHODS A cross-sectional design was applied. Online self-reported questionnaires were completed by 126 nurses. The analysis consisted of descriptive statistics, Pearson r correlation and hierarchical multiple regression to address the research aim. RESULTS Job satisfaction moderately correlated with structural empowerment (r = .40, p < .001) and professional governance (r = .30, p < .001). The final regression model revealed that 30% of the variation in job performance scores can be predicted by professional governance, structural empowerment and some demographic characteristics (R2 = .30, F = 8.67, p < .001). CONCLUSIONS Working in an environment that incorporates empowerment conditions, genuine support and valuable opportunities will increase the nurse's job satisfaction. Additionally, nurses will have higher job satisfaction if they have their voices heard. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Nurse managers should properly assess the existing situation in each institution, implement already-tested-for-effectiveness and efficiency interventions and create new ones based on nurses'-specific needs.
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- Wafa'a F Ta'an
- Community and Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Community and Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Speroni KG, Budhathoki C, Walters C, Dutton S, Mackay P, Oguariri RM. Survey Research: Do All RN Types Have the Same Perceptions Regarding Professional Nursing Governance? J Nurs Adm 2022; 52:258-265. [PMID: 35420566 DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000001145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Researchers examined professional nursing governance perception differences by RN type (clinical, manager, and other RNs), and nurse-related outcome associations. BACKGROUND Shared governance is associated with improved nurse-related outcomes. Understanding differences in RN types regarding shared governance perceptions is important and not well studied. METHODS Mean Index of Professional Nursing Governance (IPNG) scores from 3 hospitals' 502 RNs were used to evaluate associations by RN type and unit-based nurse-related outcomes. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used. RESULTS Shared governance was the predominant finding (overall score and 4 of 6 subscale scores) with no significant differences by RN type. Traditional governance was scored for 1 subscale (control over personnel), which was not significant. There were no significant differences in the IPNG score associations with outcomes data by RN type. CONCLUSIONS Clinical nurses, managers, and other RN types perceived their governance as shared, without significant difference in the nurses' perceptions based on role.
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- Karen Gabel Speroni
- Author Affiliations: Nursing Research Consultant, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Adjunct Faculty (Dr Speroni), Johns Hopkins School of Nursing; Associate Professor (Dr Budhathoki), Johns Hopkins School of Nursing; and Senior Director Hospital Capacity Management & Emergency Nursing Services (Dr Walters), Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland; Geriatric Advanced Practice Nurse (Dr Dutton), Sibley Memorial Hospital,/Johns Hopkins Medicine, Washington, DC; and Critical Care Nurse Educator (Ms Mackay) and Nurse Clinician (Dr Oguariri), Suburban Hospital/Johns Hopkins Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland
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Malinit C, Gabuya A, Taylor K, Paliwal M, Weaver SH. Council fosters engagement in research and shared governance. Nurs Manag (Harrow) 2022; 53:6-10. [PMID: 35225830 DOI: 10.1097/01.numa.0000821700.11080.97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- Cecile Malinit
- At the Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, N.J., Cecile Malinit is the leader of perioperative services, Aimee Gabuya is a professional development educator, and Kathy Taylor is the director of nursing organizational effectiveness and the Magnet program director. Mani Paliwal is a senior biostatistician at Hackensack Meridian Health in Edison, N.J. Susan H. Weaver is a nurse scientist at the Hackensack Meridian Health Ann May Center for Nursing in Neptune, N.J., and the New Jersey Collaborating Center for Nursing in Newark, N.J
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Kanninen T, Häggman-Laitila A, Tervo-Heikkinen T, Kvist T. Nurses' critical reflections of working in unit practice councils-A qualitative interview study. J Nurs Manag 2021; 30:252-259. [PMID: 34605107 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM This study aimed to describe nurses' experiences of working as members of unit practice councils. BACKGROUND Health care organisations worldwide want personnel to participate in decision-making. Unit practice councils promote unit-level decision-making over unit-specific issues. Despite extensive research on shared decision-making, few studies have examined the experiences of nurses serving as members of these councils. METHODS A descriptive qualitative study design was used with semi-structured interviews of 16 nurses in two clinics of a Finnish university hospital. Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS The analysis revealed two themes describing nurses' experiences as members of unit practice councils: (i) inchoate unit practice councils with insufficient allocated working time and (ii) partial empowerment of nurses through the organisation's evolving Magnet project. CONCLUSIONS Unit practice councils in the studied organisations are inchoate and unable to effectively advance shared decision-making or support nurses' professional autonomy. In the future, the councils require constant support from all leadership levels of the organisation. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Sharing decision-making power could be a win-win situation where nurse leaders relinquishing power over certain matters gain time to immerse in wider issues. While acknowledging different organisational roles, there is room for trusting each other's professionality and respecting autonomous work.
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- Taina Kanninen
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.,Department of Social Services and Health Care, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Effect of Shared Governance on Nurse-Sensitive Indicator and Satisfaction Outcomes by Magnet® Recognition Status. J Nurs Adm 2021; 51:379-388. [PMID: 34405977 DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000001033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Researchers examined associations between Index for Professional Nursing Governance (IPNG) types and outcomes. BACKGROUND Effects of professional nursing governance on nurse-related outcomes by Magnet® status are not well studied. METHODS Associations were evaluated between average IPNG scores from 2170 RNs, and nurse-sensitive indicators (NSIs) as well as patient and RN satisfaction outcomes (N = 205 study units; 20 hospitals), following Magnet requirements. RESULTS Magnet hospitals had significantly better IPNG shared governance scores than non-Magnet hospitals (Magnet, 106.7; non-Magnet, 101.3). For Magnet hospitals, units scoring as shared governance outperformed traditional governance for 9 of 19 outcomes (47.4%) (NSI, 2; patient satisfaction, 3; RN satisfaction, 4). Self-governance outperformed shared governance for 8 of 15 outcomes (53.3%) (NSI, 2; patient satisfaction, 6; RN satisfaction, 0). For non-Magnet hospitals, shared governance significantly outperformed traditional governance for 1 of 15 outcomes (6.7%) (patient satisfaction). CONCLUSIONS Having shared or self-governance is a strategy that can be considered by nurse leaders to improve select nurse-related outcomes.
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Choi S. Nurse managers' perception of governance among Korean nurses. J Nurs Manag 2021; 29:2065-2073. [PMID: 34053130 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM This study aims to ascertain nurse managers' perception of nurses' governance and explore their perception of facilitating and hindering factors of shared governance. BACKGROUND Shared governance has been introduced in nursing as a plan to improve nursing service quality. There is limited understanding about how governance is implemented. METHODS A mixed-methods design was used to elicit Korean nurse managers' views. RESULTS Quantitative data revealed the level of nurses' governance perceived by nurse managers as shared governance. However, among the subdomains, 'control over personnel' and 'participation in committee structures' indicate traditional governance. Analysis of qualitative data identified the factors that facilitate or hinder the subdomains: 'stifled atmosphere', 'nurse manager's encouragement', 'lack of opportunity and perception of the given authority' and 'flexible organisational structure'. CONCLUSION Findings from the study can be used to inform shared governance programmes for hospitals. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Health care organisations, nurse managers and nurses must take action at each level to improve the current nurse governance situation. A flexible organisational culture with opinion windows for participation by nurses is important for shared governance. Supportive leadership of nurse managers and nurse-directed implementation could advance shared governance.
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- Sujin Choi
- College of Nursing, Woosuk University, Wanju, South Korea
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Kanninen T, Häggman-Laitila A, Tervo-Heikkinen T, Kvist T. An integrative review on interventions for strengthening professional governance in nursing. J Nurs Manag 2021; 29:1398-1409. [PMID: 33998734 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To identify the interventions for strengthening professional nursing governance and describe their outcomes. BACKGROUND The ever-changing health care environment requires empowering governance structures and shared decision-making. The costly nature of reshaping governance makes the identification of effective interventions vital. EVALUATION An integrative review was carried out between January 2007 and May 2020 in the CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, Business source, Cochrane and Medic databases. The quality of the 12 included studies was evaluated with the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools. KEY ISSUES Eight studies reported that the implemented interventions had positively influenced organisation regarding creating positive work environments, building new leadership competencies and increasing personnel's ability to take part in decision-making. The overall quality of the evidence was judged to be moderate. CONCLUSION Comprehensive decision-making structures, efficient teamwork and transformational leadership competencies among nurse leaders enable personnel to participate in decision-making. Further research is needed to identify the most effective interventions for improving professional governance. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Nurse leaders have to ensure that personnel have adequate opportunities to congregate and decide over matters concerning their work. Positive organisational climate and relational leadership style, along with highly functioning teams, are important prerequisites to nursing councils producing the desired outcomes.
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- Taina Kanninen
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.,Department of Social Services and Health Care, City of Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Kanninen T, Häggman-Laitila A, Tervo-Heikkinen T, Hess RG, Kvist T. Professional governance in Finnish nursing - measured by the Index of Professional Nursing Governance. Scand J Caring Sci 2021; 36:245-254. [PMID: 33939187 DOI: 10.1111/scs.12983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM To translate and validate the Index of Professional Nursing Governance (IPNG) 2.0 and assess the state of professional nursing governance in Finland. BACKGROUND Raising and maintaining quality of care while retaining staff are common problems in healthcare globally. Professional governance is a modern way to tackle them, but a reliable instrument is needed to measure the state of nursing governance in Finland, and elsewhere. METHODS The IPNG that was translated into Finnish by forward-backward translation, culturally adapted and pilot tested with 20 nurses. A sample of 419 nurses was utilised in a cross-sectional study to assess the state of professional governance in Finland 2018. RESULTS Principal component analysis yielded six components with good Cronbach's α values. The results clearly indicate that the IPNG version developed and evaluated in this study has suitable psychometric properties for use in Finnish healthcare settings. The validated IPNG scores indicate that nursing governance in Finland is in the professional governance range. The staff have some input in the governance of Finnish healthcare organisations. However, this perception is strongest among the nurse leaders and experts; other groups do not perceive much change yet. CONCLUSION Participants, particularly nurse leaders in Finland, had self-reported impact in decision-making. The translated IPNG has acceptable internal consistency and can be used to assess healthcare organisations' governance models in Finland and broader in Nordic countries and Europe.
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- Taina Kanninen
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.,Department of Social Services and Health Care, City of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Education Programs & Credentialing, On Course Learning, Brookfield, WI, USA.,Wisconsin, Founder & CEO, Forum for Shared Governance, Hobe Sound, FL, USA
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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For more than 40 years, shared governance has supported structural empowerment and engaged nurses in their practice. Although progress has been made in advancing nursing ownership of practice through shared governance, mature nursing autonomy has yet to be achieved. It is time to evolve to professional governance, emphasizing accountability, professional obligation, collateral relationships, and decision making. Nurse leaders are provided with historical context and recommendations for effectively leading professional governance in an empowering work culture.
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- Tim Porter O'Grady
- Author Affiliations: Senior Partner, Health Systems (Dr Porter-O'Grady), Tim Porter-O'Grady Associates LLC, and Clinical Professor, Emory University, School of Nursing, Atlanta, Georgia; and Chief Executive Officer (Dr Clavelle), Clavelle Consulting LLC, Arvada, Colorado, and Assistant Professor, University of Colorado College of Nursing, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
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Promes J, Barnason S. An Exploration of Factors Associated With Nurses' Perceptions of Decisional Involvement. J Nurs Adm 2021; 51:141-148. [PMID: 33570371 DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000000985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate nurses' perceptions of decisional involvement (DI). BACKGROUND Decisional involvement is a measure or gauge of nurses' perceived shared leadership. There has been limited research examining factors associated with actual and preferred DI. METHODS A descriptive, observational study design was used. A total of 189 RNs completed the Decisional Involvement Scale and Evidence-Based Practice Implementation Scale. Nurses' preferred DI (DI-P) and actual DI (DI-A) were analyzed, and DI total and subscale scores were compared based on nurses' demographic and clinical practice characteristics. RESULTS The DI-A and DI-P total scores were significantly different, including subscales for DI-A compared with DI-P score. Dissonance scores by subscale were highest for recruitment, governance, and support. Unit-based council (UBC) participants had significantly higher actual DI, compared with non-UBC participants. Nurses' perceptions of implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) was not significantly different by low versus high EBP implementation; nor were the scores significantly correlated with their DI-A or DI-P scores. CONCLUSIONS Findings indicate nurses' perceptions of DI-A and DI-P. This study provided further examination of the differences and interrelationships between DI and nurses' demographic and clinical practice characteristics. Dissonance DI scores provide opportunities for targeting interventions to engage nurses in shared leadership.
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- Jennifer Promes
- Author Affiliations: Magnet Program Director (Ms Promes), Nurse Scientist (Dr Barnason), Nebraska Methodist Hospital, Omaha
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PurposeThe purpose of this study is to review research on hospital-based shared governance (SG), focussing on its core elements.Design/methodology/approachA scoping review was conducted by searching the Medline (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCO), Medic, ABI/INFORM Collection (ProQuest) and SveMed+ databases using SG and related concepts in hospital settings as search terms (May 1998–February 2019). Only original research articles examining SG were included. The reference lists of the selected articles were reviewed. Data were extracted from the selected articles by charting and then subjected to a thematic analysis.FindingsThe review included 13 original research articles that examined SG in hospital settings. The studied organizations had implemented SG in different ways, and many struggled to obtain satisfactory results. SG was executed within individual professions or multiple professions and was typically implemented at both unit- and organization-levels. The thematic analysis revealed six core elements of SG as follows: professionalism, shared decision-making, evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement, collaboration and empowerment.Practical implicationsAn SG framework for hospital settings was developed based on the core elements of SG, the participants and the organizational levels involved. Hospitals considering SG should prepare for a time-consuming process that requires belief in the core elements of SG. The SG framework can be used as a tool to implement and strengthen SG in organizations.Originality/valueThe review resumes the tradition of systematically reviewing SG literature, which had not been done in the 21st century. General tendencies of the research scene and research gaps are pointed out.
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BACKGROUND Shared governance is examined through a framework for developing independent decision making in professional nursing practice and improving patient care outcomes. AIMS This study is designed to obtain a baseline measurement of the degree of shared governance in a selected children's hospital in Saudi Arabia. METHODS The study was guided by the Donabedian model. The Professional Nursing Governance Index was used. A total of 400 questionnaires were distributed to nurses working at the hospital, with a response rate of 77% (n = 307). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis. RESULTS The results corresponded with those from nurses and managers in most subscales of the Index of Professional Nursing Governance (information, goals, resources, participation and practice). However, nurses working in the operating theatre and surgical unit have a perceived higher level of shared governance than those in critical care units and medical wards. CONCLUSIONS The results could encourage shareholders and leaders in the nursing field to develop the perception of shared governance by adopting a shared governance model, which in turn might improve the quality of nursing care.
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- Omar Khraisat
- Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan
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Choi S, Kim M. Effects of structural empowerment and professional governance on autonomy and job satisfaction of the Korean nurses. J Nurs Manag 2019; 27:1664-1672. [DOI: 10.1111/jonm.12855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2018] [Revised: 07/03/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Sujin Choi
- College of Nursing Woosuk University Wanju‐gun South Korea
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- College of Nursing Ewha Womans University Seoul South Korea
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Kanninen TH, Häggman-Laitila A, Tervo-Heikkinen T, Kvist T. Nursing shared governance at hospitals - it's Finnish future? Leadersh Health Serv (Bradf Engl) 2019; 32:558-568. [PMID: 31612781 PMCID: PMC7324080 DOI: 10.1108/lhs-10-2018-0051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2018] [Revised: 01/29/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to describe council structure, its benefits, supportive and obstructive factors and developmental needs as a part of shared governance in a university hospital. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH This is a descriptive study, where semi-structured interviews with 12 nurses was conducted in 2014 and documents from 75 council meetings from 2009 to 2014 were gathered and analyzed. Qualitative content analysis method was used on the data. FINDINGS The study hospital has been developing nursing shared governance with unique structure and processes of councils. Professors and university researchers act as chair and members are voluntary nursing staff. The factors supporting the councils are nurse managers' support, enthusiastic personnel and neighboring university. The factors obstructing the councils are lack of time, understanding and skills. The work of the councils benefits the organization by improving patient care, harmonizing nursing practices and informing decision-making. The council's developmental needs were more visibility, concentration into everyday problems and interprofessionality. RESEARCH LIMITATIONS/IMPLICATIONS Applying nursing shared governance structures into an organization improves the professional practice environment of nursing personnel. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS The study hospital has its own, unique council structure. It did not cover the whole hospital or all of the nursing personnel, but it is already producing promising results. It should be given an official status and more support from nurse managers, and it should be developed into an inter-professional discussion. The results presented here indicate that shared governance, even, in its early stage, contributes positively to the quality of care, harmonizes nursing practices and informs decision-making. Applying shared governance structures into an organization improves the professional practice environment of nursing personnel. The study showed concrete supporting and obstructing factors that should be notified in nursing leadership. ORIGINALITY/VALUE Despite the extensive empirical studies on nursing shared governance, there is very little research on councils in the Scandinavian countries.
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Enhancing and Advancing Shared Governance Through a Targeted Decision-Making Redesign. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 48:445-451. [DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000000647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Cox Sullivan S, Norris MR, Brown LM, Scott KJ. Nurse manager perspective of staff participation in unit level shared governance. J Nurs Manag 2017; 25:624-631. [DOI: 10.1111/jonm.12500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System; Little Rock AR USA
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- Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System; Little Rock AR USA
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The implementation of shared governance structures in acute care has illustrated the positive relationship between shared decision making and nurse empowerment and positive nurse and patient outcomes. Little is known, however, about interdisciplinary shared governance, and even less is known about shared governance in ambulatory care. This article details one health system's experience with the implementation of an interdisciplinary shared governance structure in ambulatory care over a 4-year period. The authors report lessons learned, positive health system outcomes that resulted including improved communication, better preparedness for accreditation visits, improved assessment of fall risk, and a streamlined documentation system. Also discussed are mechanisms to enhance sustainability of the structure and discussion of future opportunities and challenges.
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Ares TL. Comparing Clinical Nurse Specialist Students' Socialization Based on Magnet Employment. CLIN NURSE SPEC 2016; 30:332-340. [PMID: 27753671 DOI: 10.1097/nur.0000000000000251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to ascertain if clinical nurse specialist students differed on measures of professional socialization based on employment in a Magnet-oriented hospital. DESIGN A secondary analysis of data from a previous national study of the socialization of clinical nurse specialist students was used. Anticipatory socialization variables (nursing leadership, workplace exposure to the role, and preconceived impression of the role), mentorship by a clinical nurse specialist, and socialization outcomes (self-concept, perceived preparedness for practice, and nursing specialty certification) were explored. METHODS Data were divided into 2 groups: Magnet (n = 106) and non-Magnet (n = 119). Comparisons between the groups on researcher-designed items and the Professionalism and Work Ethic subscales of the Nurses Self-Description Form were analyzed. RESULTS The Magnet group was more likely to be exposed to the clinical nurse specialist role in the workplace. Overall, there were no group differences in socialization outcome measures; but in the subset of students with workplace exposure to the role, those with Magnet experience had higher professionalism self-concept scores. CONCLUSIONS Magnet employment was not a significant socializing factor for nurses pursuing clinical nurse specialist education. The graduate program is likely the primary socializing agent for these students.
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- Terri L Ares
- Author Affiliation: Assistant Professor and Clinical Nurse Specialist Programs Advisor, California State University-Dominguez Hills, Carson
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A theory-based approach to nursing shared governance. Nurs Outlook 2016; 64:339-351. [DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2016.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2015] [Revised: 01/19/2016] [Accepted: 01/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Bennett PN, Ockerby C, Begbie J, Chalmers C, G Hess Jr R, O’Connell B. Professional nursing governance in a large Australian health service. Contemp Nurse 2014; 43:99-106. [DOI: 10.5172/conu.2012.43.1.99] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Lamoureux J, Judkins-Cohn T, Butao R, McCue V, Garcia F. Measuring perceptions of shared governance in clinical practice: psychometric testing of the RN-focused Index of Professional Governance (IPNG). J Res Nurs 2013. [DOI: 10.1177/1744987113504409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Shared governance is considered an innovative management process model that includes shared decision-making between all members of the healthcare workforce and focuses on nurses’ control over their practice and accountability of care. One specific tool that measures shared governance perceptions of nurses is the RN-focused Index of Professional Governance (IPNG). The objective of this study was to assess reliability and add to the validity of the IPNG by further establishing the construct validity and correlating the scale scores to measures of satisfaction obtained from the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (or NDNQI) survey. There were 76 respondents representing six units in one hospital. We reported high reliability for each one of the six subscale scores as well as for the total score (Cronbach alphas of 0.94 and higher). Construct validity was supported by the invariance of the scores across age groups along with schooling and experience levels. Concurrent validity was supported by a correlation of the IPNG score with job enjoyment ( r = 0.437, p = 0.002) and the desire to recommend the hospital as a place of employment ( r = 0.442, p = 0.001). The IPNG should also be tested in other healthcare professionals as its scoring ability can compare management, units and departments.
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- Performance Improvement/Quality Department, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, USA
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- Performance Improvement/Quality Department, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, USA
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- Performance Improvement/Quality Department, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, USA
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- Intensive Care Unit Staff RN, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, USA
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Shared governance is a model of nursing leadership that drives practice. The purpose of this project was to determine whether nursing education, work experience, certification, employment position, setting (inpatient/ambulatory), participation in shared governance, and age were related and predictive of scores on the Index of Professional Nursing Governance (IPNG). The significance was to provide a basis on which to enhance a nursing shared governance model resulting in enhanced patient care. This prospective, cross-sectional study included nurses in any type of nursing role and with any level of educational preparation. An analysis of variance was employed to identify strength of relationships among the categorical or ordinal variables and regression models for the continuous variables. General linear models were used to identify the variables most predictive of IPNG scores. Of the 98 participants, most (96%) were women, 58% were bachelor's prepared, and 80% were staff nurses. The mean IPNG score was 186.5. No significant relationships were found among demographic measures and IPNG scores. A reported role in shared governance, when combined with work setting (inpatient or ambulatory), was predictive of IPNG scores. Nurses who worked in the inpatient setting reported higher mean IPNG scores.
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BACKGROUND Empowered decision making can help establish innovative work cultures. OJECTIVE: This study used the Decisional Involvement Scale to determine differences in actual and preferred decisional involvement among staff RNs and administrators in Magnet®, Magnet-aspiring, and non-Magnet hospitals. METHODS : Two facilities were Magnet designated, 3 were Magnet aspiring, and 9 were non-Magnet. A total of 5000 staff RNs and administrators were asked to participate in the nonexperimental descriptive survey. RESUTS: The difference observed in actual global scale score by Magnet status was statistically significant (P = .01). Respondents in Magnet hospitals had the highest actual global scale score on average, followed by Magnet-aspiring, then non-Magnet. CONCLUSIONS Decisional involvement is higher among Magnet-designated than non-Magnet facilities.
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Empowering Staff Nurses through Unit-Level Shared Governance: The Nurse Executive's Role for Success. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mnl.2012.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Rheingans JI. The Alchemy of Shared Governance: Turning Steel (and Sweat) Into Gold. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mnl.2011.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Shared governance is a structural model for framing professional practice within an organizational format. After 25 years of research and development, basic principles that undergird the appropriate and sustaining structures of shared governance have become well established. Understanding, translating, and applying these principles will help those implementing nursing shared governance to build a strong professional structure, which can serve as a framework for constructing and expressing professional practices, processes, and relationships.
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