Jiang M, Zeng J, Liao M, Li Q. The work status of nurses in long-term care institutions in elderly care: A qualitative descriptive study.
Nurs Open 2023;
10:6428-6434. [PMID:
37332177 PMCID:
PMC10416048 DOI:
10.1002/nop2.1892]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
Abstract
AIM
To understand the work status of nurses in long-term care institutions in China for elderly care to provide a reference for further formulating management strategies and promoting the development of long-term care teams.
METHODS
Using qualitative descriptive research methods, 31 nurses from three long-term care institutions were selected through purposive sampling for in-depth interviews, and a three-week participatory observation was conducted on the daily work of nurses in the above three long-term care institutions. Content analysis was used to analyse data.
RESULTS
In our sample, nurses in long-term care institutions had insufficient manpower, generally had low academic qualifications, and lacked professional ability. Their work enthusiasm and initiative need to be further improved. Long-term care nurses were moderately paid, and their salary satisfaction was lower than in other trades. At the same time, the social understanding of the long-term care industry was insufficient, and the social identity of nurses in long-term care institutions was low.
CONCLUSION
The development of long-term care requires the joint efforts of nurses, medical institutions, and society. By improving the system, cultivating talents and building a harmonious atmosphere, we aim to enhance the work enthusiasm of long-term care nurses and promote the stable and orderly development of the long-term care team.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT
Nurses in long-term care institutions are at the core of the ageing age and play a vital role in coping with the ageing problem, meeting long-term care needs, improving the quality of life of old people and reducing the cost of long-term care. The training and management of nurses in long-term care institutions and the construction of the entire long-term care system should be based on China's national conditions and actual needs.
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