The Importance of Ward Atmosphere for Nursing Staff in Psychiatric Care
Author Information
Author(s): Tuvesson Hanna, Wann-Hansson Christine, Eklund Mona
Primary Institution: Malmö University
Hypothesis
How are different aspects of the ward atmosphere related to the psychosocial work environment as perceived by nursing staff in psychiatric in-patient care?
Conclusion
Improvements in the ward atmosphere could enhance the working conditions for nursing staff, affecting both nurses and nurse assistants similarly.
Supporting Evidence
- Empowering Leadership was significantly correlated with several ward atmosphere subscales.
- Role Clarity was associated with Program Clarity.
- Order and Organization was linked to perceptions of Organizational Climate.
Takeaway
The way nurses feel about their work environment is connected to how they perceive the atmosphere in their ward, and making the ward a better place could help them feel better at work.
Methodology
A descriptive cross-sectional survey using two questionnaires completed by nursing staff at 12 psychiatric wards.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to the lower response rate.
Limitations
The response rate was lower than desired (52.3%), which may introduce selection bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 72 females and 20 males, aged 21 to 65, with an average of 18 years of experience in psychiatric care.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
1.132 - 6.419
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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