Purpose This study aimed to explore the roles, facilitators, barriers, and future directions of rapid response teams (RRTs) in Korean hospitals from the perspectives of both RRT and ward nurses.
Methods Focus group interviews were conducted with 10 RRT nurses and 10 ward nurses across three hospitals that employed RRTs in Korea from August 2021 to February 2022. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using qualitative content analysis to identify themes relevant to RRT operations.
Results The analysis yielded 10 subtopics and 4 main themes: the exploration of RRT's essential roles, the facilitators and barriers impacting RRT operations, and the construction of a blueprint for future systems. Notable barriers included unclear job assignments without legal safeguards, conflict arising from hierarchical structures, and insufficient organizational support. The following facilitators were identified: transformed perceptions through collaborative efforts, organizational recognition and support, and self-reinforcement by demonstrating expertise.
Conclusion This study highlights the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing RRTs in Korean hospitals, including the need for clear role definitions, effective interprofessional collaboration, and organizational support. Based on these findings, future efforts should focus on establishing legal frameworks that define the scope of practice for RRT nurses.
Purpose This study aimed to explore the differences between patient and nurse perceptions of nursing needs and performance in integrated nursing care service wards within small to medium-sized hospitals.
Methods: The participants of the study were 116 patients and 116 nurses in the integrated nursing care service wards of small and medium-sized hospitals in U and Y cities. Data collection was conducted between July 18 and August 12, 2022.
The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the paired t-test, the independent t-test, and the importance-performance analysis.
Results: Only the difference between nurse-perceived nursing needs and nursing performance (gap 2) was statistically significant (t=4.18, p<.001). Patients' physical needs were higher than what nurses perceived, and patients' financial were higher than nursing performance as perceived by both nurses and patients. In addition, nurses' performance was lower than the perceived nursing needs in all domains.
According to the importance-performance analysis, the "concentrate here" areas included infection control, respect for patients' rights, and education of patients and families about diseases and treatment plans. Additionally, financial issues in nursing were identified as a "low priority" area requiring long-term intervention.
Conclusion: It is crucial to prioritize nursing care that addresses patients' needs for infection control, respect for rights, and education.
Nurses should also meet the physical and economic support needs of patients. Furthermore, it is recommended to adjust the nurse staffing ratio and foster systematic collaboration among hospitals, taking into account the circumstances of small to medium-sized hospitals.
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