Christina Ilao BSN, RN, Emerson B. Nairon BSA, Marie Cuffee BSN, RN, DaiWai M. Olson PhD, RN
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Abstract
Purpose
Nursing satisfaction is a critical component of effective patient care. In the Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), patients have specialized needs that require critical nursing skills. The purpose of this study was to examine nurse satisfaction after implementation of the MATRIX acuity tool.
Methods
This prospective observational study used pre- and post- implementation data to determine if the revised staffing model improved nursing satisfaction on the ASU and EMU.
Results
30 nurses were enrolled in this study, with a mean of 12.9 (11.2) years of nursing experience. Following the implementation of the MATRIX, nurse opinions on staffing and workload were more favorable. A statistically significant finding was obtained in reducing a heavy workload (P < .01) post-implementation.
Conclusions
The MATRIX acuity tool is associated with improved nursing satisfaction. Improving nurse satisfaction may have a positive downstream impact on patient safety by improving the ability of nurses to provide care.
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Applied Nursing Research presents original, peer-reviewed research findings clearly and directly for clinical applications in all nursing specialties. Regular features include "Ask the Experts," research briefs, clinical methods, book reviews, news and announcements, and an editorial section. Applied Nursing Research covers such areas as pain management, patient education, discharge planning, nursing diagnosis, job stress in nursing, nursing influence on length of hospital stay, and nurse/physician collaboration.
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