Nurse-Doctor Working Relationships in Southern Nigeria
Author Information
Author(s): Ogbimi Roseline I, Adebamowo Clement A
Primary Institution: Institute Of Public Administration and Extension Services, University of Benin, Benin-City, Nigeria
Hypothesis
What factors affect the working relationships between nurses and doctors in University Teaching Hospitals in Southern Nigeria?
Conclusion
Improving training and working conditions for nurses and doctors can enhance their working relationships and healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
Supporting Evidence
- Staff shortages were identified as a significant factor affecting nurse-doctor relationships.
- Nurses felt that union activities of doctors were detrimental to their profession.
- More nurses than doctors believed that government policies favored doctors over nurses.
Takeaway
Nurses and doctors in Nigeria need to work better together, and making their jobs better can help everyone.
Methodology
A questionnaire survey was conducted among doctors and nurses in four University Teaching Hospitals in Southern Nigeria, using random sampling.
Potential Biases
Responses may have been drawn largely from those interested in the issue, potentially skewing the findings.
Limitations
The study did not keep institution-specific information and responses were voluntary, which may have biased the results.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 67 doctors and 158 nurses, with a majority being female nurses aged 27 to 60 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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