Understanding the Role of the Professional Practice Environment on Quality of Care in Magnet® and Non-Magnet Hospitals
Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between Magnet Recognition(®) and nurse-reported quality of care. BACKGROUND: Magnet(®) hospitals are recognized for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes; however, few studies have explored contributing factors for these superior outcomes. METHODS: This was a secondary analysis of linked nurse survey data, hospital administrative data, and a listing of American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet hospitals. Multivariate regressions were modeled before and after propensity score matching to assess the relationship between Magnet status and quality of care. A mediation model assessed the indirect effect of the professional practice environment on quality of care. RESULTS: Nurse-reported quality of care was significantly associated with Magnet Recognition after matching. The professional practice environment mediates the relationship between Magnet status and quality of care. CONCLUSION: A prominent feature of Magnet hospitals, a professional practice environment that is supportive of nursing, plays a role in explaining why Magnet hospitals have better nurse-reported quality of care.
Authors: Stimpfel, Amy Witkoski, Rosen, Jennifer E., McHugh, Matthew D.
Language: English
Subfield: Research and Theory
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4235831041