Christian Kebede , Temesgen Geta , Eyasu Bikamo , Getachew Nigussie , Eshetu Elfios , Merid Merkine , Tefera Adamu
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Abstract
Background
Missed nursing care encompasses any aspect of care that is either partially or entirely omitted, delayed, or inadequately carried out. This acknowledged concealed issue poses a serious risk to patients, potentially leading to adverse consequences. So, identifying magnitude of missed nursing care is important to enhancement of nursing care quality and patient safety. The main focus of the study was to assess the extent of missed nursing care and examine into the factors that contribute to it.
Method
From June 10 to July 10, 2023, a mixed study design was implemented among nurses working in public hospitals of Wolaita Zone. Participants were randomly selected using computer-generated random numbers from each working unit and purposive sampling was used for in-depth interview. The results are presented in frequencies, means, and medians. A binary logistic regression model was utilized to evaluate the effects of independent variables on the outcome variables and content thematic analysis were done using the four-step approach of thematic analysis.
Result
The level of missed nursing care was 54.9%. It was significantly associated with availability of resource, nursing teamwork, and job satisfaction. In qualitative analysis, Nurse related factor, Institution related factor, and patient related factors were emerged from the thematic analysis.
Conclusion
The prevalence of missed nursing care was notably high, Nurses are encouraged to engage in effective communication and collaborate closely with fellow nurses and healthcare professionals to reduce instances of missed care.
期刊介绍:
International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences (IJANS) is an international scientific journal published by Elsevier. The broad-based journal was founded on two key tenets, i.e. to publish the most exciting research with respect to the subjects of Nursing and Midwifery in Africa, and secondly, to advance the international understanding and development of nursing and midwifery in Africa, both as a profession and as an academic discipline. The fully refereed journal provides a forum for all aspects of nursing and midwifery sciences, especially new trends and advances. The journal call for original research papers, systematic and scholarly review articles, and critical papers which will stimulate debate on research, policy, theory or philosophy of nursing as related to nursing and midwifery in Africa, technical reports, and short communications, and which will meet the journal''s high academic and ethical standards. Manuscripts of nursing practice, education, management, and research are encouraged. The journal values critical scholarly debate on issues that have strategic significance for educators, practitioners, leaders and policy-makers of nursing and midwifery in Africa. The journal publishes the highest quality scholarly contributions reflecting the diversity of nursing, and is also inviting international scholars who are engaged with nursing and midwifery in Africa to contribute to the journal. We will only publish work that demonstrates the use of rigorous methodology as well as by publishing papers that highlight the theoretical underpinnings of nursing and midwifery as it relates to the Africa context.