Determination of missed nursing care needs in psychiatric clinics
Gizem Şahin Bayındır1, Tuba Çömez İkican2, Esra Albal3, Yusuf Engin31Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, İstanbul, Türkiye2Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, İstanbul University Faculty of Nursing, İstanbul, Türkiye
3Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Bakırköy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Türkiye
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to determine the missed nursing care needs in psychiatric clinics.
METHODS: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 155 nurses working in psychiatric clinics between March and May 2023. Data were collected using the "Personal Information Form" and "The MISSCARE Survey-Turkish."
RESULTS: The mean score of missed nursing care needs (Part A) was 21.34±9.91. The primary reasons for missed nursing care were identified as insufficient labor, material deficiencies, and lack of communication. Gender and the mean number of patients cared for during day and night shifts were found to be associated with missed nursing care needs. Additionally, gender, working in rotation, allocating sufficient time for care, perceived competence in psychiatric nursing practice, and participation in a certificate program were associated with the reasons of missed nursing care services.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The study revealed that various factors contribute to missed care needs among nurses working in psychiatric clinics. Managerial interventions that strengthen patient safety culture and foster a positive work environment are essential to reducing missed nursing care.
Makale Dili: İngilizce