The role of nursing managers in the nursing practices (Qualitative study)
Subject Areas :
Azam Mahmoodi
1
,
Akram Mahdian
2
,
Marziyeh Sobhani
3
1 - .Faculty Member, Department of Nursing, Deh.C, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran (Corresponding Author).
2 - Faculty Member, Department of Nursing, Deh.C, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
3 - Faculty Member, Department of Nursing, Deh.C, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
Keywords: Nurses’ Performance, Compensation, Staff Quality, Staff Adequacy, Nursing Managers.,
Abstract :
Objective: This research aims to explain the pivotal role of nursing managers in optimizing the performance of nurses and its direct impact on the quality of care and patient safety in university hospitals.
Research Methodology: This qualitative study was conducted in 2023 using a descriptive phenomenological approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 nursing managers and 31 nurses (selected via purposive sampling) in Isfahan’s university hospitals and were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
Findings: The managers’ role was categorized into 5 main themes: staff quantity, staff adequacy, staff quality, job description development, and compensation. Improper management of these factors leads to compromised patient safety and reduced care quality. Originality/Scientific Value Added: With a qualitative and local perspective, this study deeply examines the role of nursing managers in nurse performance, emphasizing the importance of scientific and experience-based management in deploying nursing staff to enhance care quality in Iranian hospitals.
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