The Impact of the Primary Nursing Model on Cultural Improvement: A Mixed-Method Study

Creat Nurs. 2016 Nov 1;22(4):259-267. doi: 10.1891/1078-4535.22.4.259.

Abstract

Evaluating the implementation of care models such as Primary Nursing requires assessment of both short-term and long-term outcomes. In a hospital in Piemonte, Italy, a mixedmethod time-series study was conducted to assess if and how the organizational culture of nurses changed in relation to the implementation of a new organizational model of care. Instruments used included the Condition of Work Effectiveness Questionnaire (CWEQ II) and an investigator-developed questionnaire to evaluate perceptions of dimensions consistent with Primary Nursing. Results showed a significant culture change over time related to the implementation of Primary Nursing, mainly in terms of nurses' understanding of their professional role specifications. In addition, the results supported a relationship between being involved in the project implementation and the procedural and cultural approach adopted.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Models, Nursing
  • Nurse's Role / psychology*
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital / organization & administration*
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital / psychology*
  • Organizational Culture*
  • Primary Nursing / organization & administration*
  • Professional Autonomy
  • Surveys and Questionnaires