Abstract
This study estimated the effects of the work environment on the quality of care in intensive care units (ICUs). Nurses in ICUs with good work environments or high nurse staffing were significantly less likely to report poor or fair quality of care (odds ratio [OR] = 0.37-0.47), rationing of nursing care (OR = 0.38-0.76), and health care'associated infections (OR = 0.28-0.68). Favorable ICU work environments and adequate nurse staffing can predict better quality of care.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | E1-E8 |
| Journal | Journal of nursing care quality |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| State | Published - Jun 15 2016 |
Keywords
- Intensive care
- Nurse staffing
- Nursing care
- Quality of care
- Work environment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing