Nurses' perceptions of their professional practice environment: a cross-sectional study

Cao, Y; DiGiacomo, M; Salamonson, Y; Li, Y; Huai, B; Davidson, PM

Nurses' perceptions of their professional practice environment: a cross-sectional study

Cao, Y DiGiacomo, M

Salamonson, Y

Li, Y Huai, B Davidson, PM

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Journal of clinical nursing, 2015, 24 (23-24), pp. 3441 - 3448
Issue Date:: 2015-12-01

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dc.contributor.author	Cao, Y	en_US
dc.contributor.author	DiGiacomo, M https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5484-8224	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Salamonson, Y https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7429-4086	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Li, Y	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Huai, B	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Davidson, PM https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2050-1534	en_US
dc.date.available	2020-05-25T19:03:20Z
dc.date.issued	2015-12-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of clinical nursing, 2015, 24 (23-24), pp. 3441 - 3448	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/43844
dc.description.abstract	© 2015 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To describe nurses' perceptions concerning their professional practice environment in mainland China and identify factors associated with these views.BACKGROUND: Globally, the environments in which nurses work influence the quality of nursing practice and health care.DESIGN: A cross-sectional descriptive survey using both paper- and online-based delivery modes was used.METHOD: A convenience sampling method was used. The survey questionnaire was composed of sociodemographic items and the 38-item Chinese version of Professional Practice Environment survey. The content of the paper-based questionnaire was identical to the online survey. Pearson's chi-square test was conducted to compare the demographic characteristics of these two data sets. Descriptive statistics analysis included frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Multiple linear regression analysis using the Backwards method was applied to identify independent predictors of each subscale of the 38-item Chinese version of Professional Practice Environment.RESULTS: A total of 573 questionnaires were analysed. The mean score of each subscale of the 38-item Chinese version of Professional Practice Environment in this study ranged from 2·66-3·05. All subscales except work motivation (3·05, standard deviation: 0·44) scored less than 3·0. Areas rated as most in need of improvement included control over practice, interpersonal interaction, supportive leadership and handling conflict, and staff relationships with physicians and autonomy.CONCLUSION: This study has identified nurses' perspectives regarding their workplaces in contemporary China. These data have provided an important baseline for developing and implementing culturally appropriate strategies to improve the working environment of Chinese nurses.RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: A supportive and enabling work environment promotes professional development and the safety and quality of health care. Addressing these factors is important in optimising work place environments.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of clinical nursing	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1111/jocn.12953	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Nursing	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Attitude of Health Personnel	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Motivation	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Leadership	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Perception	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Adult	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Nursing Staff	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Workplace	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Facility Environment	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	China	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Female	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Male	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires	en_US
dc.title	Nurses' perceptions of their professional practice environment: a cross-sectional study	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	23-24	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	24	en_US
utslib.for	1110 Nursing	en_US
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services	en_US
utslib.for	1701 Psychology	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/IMPACCT
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Nursing
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.issue	23-24	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	24	en_US

Abstract:

© 2015 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To describe nurses' perceptions concerning their professional practice environment in mainland China and identify factors associated with these views.BACKGROUND: Globally, the environments in which nurses work influence the quality of nursing practice and health care.DESIGN: A cross-sectional descriptive survey using both paper- and online-based delivery modes was used.METHOD: A convenience sampling method was used. The survey questionnaire was composed of sociodemographic items and the 38-item Chinese version of Professional Practice Environment survey. The content of the paper-based questionnaire was identical to the online survey. Pearson's chi-square test was conducted to compare the demographic characteristics of these two data sets. Descriptive statistics analysis included frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Multiple linear regression analysis using the Backwards method was applied to identify independent predictors of each subscale of the 38-item Chinese version of Professional Practice Environment.RESULTS: A total of 573 questionnaires were analysed. The mean score of each subscale of the 38-item Chinese version of Professional Practice Environment in this study ranged from 2·66-3·05. All subscales except work motivation (3·05, standard deviation: 0·44) scored less than 3·0. Areas rated as most in need of improvement included control over practice, interpersonal interaction, supportive leadership and handling conflict, and staff relationships with physicians and autonomy.CONCLUSION: This study has identified nurses' perspectives regarding their workplaces in contemporary China. These data have provided an important baseline for developing and implementing culturally appropriate strategies to improve the working environment of Chinese nurses.RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: A supportive and enabling work environment promotes professional development and the safety and quality of health care. Addressing these factors is important in optimising work place environments.

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