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Qualitative exploration of the challenges and the benefits of the nursing process in clinical practice: A study among registered nurses in a municipal hospital in Ghana

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: AIM: This study aims to explore the challenges and benefits of using the nursing process in a Ghanaian Hospital. DESIGN: The study employed a qualitative descriptive design to explore the challenges and the benefits of the utilization of the nursing process. METHODS: Twelve (12) Registered Nurses were recruited for the study using purposive sampling. Recorded in-depth interviews were conducted and data were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: The study found a low nurse-to-patient ratio, inadequate knowledge, apathy, inadequate logistics, poor supervision as challenges. However, quality and cost-effective care improved nurse-patient relationships, and job satisfaction was found to be the benefits of nursing process use. Interventions to improve its utilization should be targeted towards improving the nurse-to-patient ratio, provision of adequate resources and inclusion of the nursing care plan in patient folders.

Source: Nursing Open

DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1043