Perspectives of Oncology Unit Nurse Managers on Missed Nursing Care: A Qualitative Study

Overview

Journal Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs

Publisher Elsevier

Date 2018 Jul 3

PMID 29963596

Citations 19

Authors

Nahid Dehghan-Nayeri

Mahboobeh Shali

Nasrin Navabi

Fatemeh Ghaffari

Affiliations

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Abstract

Objective: The main objective of this study was to explore factors affecting missed nursing care in oncology units from the perspective of nurse managers.

Methods: Twenty nurse managers working at oncology units of referral teaching hospitals in Iran participated in this study. Data were collected through individual face-to-face and telephonic interviews using an interview guide. Focus groups were also conducted. Data were analyzed using conventional content analysis.

Results: System structure, underlying factors, and barriers to missed-care reports were identified as factors that affect missed nursing care.

Conclusions: Nurse managers should reduce the effects of nursing staff shortages and increased workloads in addition to providing materials and equipment. They need to distribute experienced staff according to the type of ward or patients' needs. Nurse managers should create a favorable environment for reporting missed nursing care by having an open relationship with nurses by teaching and emphasizing nursing practice. Moreover, using a nonpunitive managerial approach and minimizing the use of an apathetic management style can be helpful.

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