2023 Volume 17 Issue 1 Pages 27-35
In order to clarify the relationship between nurses' perceived role as day shift leaders and the work environment, a quantitative cross-sectional study using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire was conducted on nurses working in wards of special function hospitals, and 583 nurses were analyzed. There was a weak correlation between "recognition of the role of day shift leaders" and "work environment." As a result of multiple regression analysis of factors affecting the recognition of the role of day shift leaders, it was found that they were related to nine items: "rewarding leaders," "burden on leaders," "leadership training," "freedom to make decisions on care," "opportunities to discuss care," "utilization of nursing diagnoses," "documentation and renewal of nursing plans," "existence of specialized and certified nurses," and "number of leaders per month." The importance of experience and educational opportunities for leadership roles was suggested, and the importance of a nursing care provision system and support from nurse managers that ensure opportunities for free decision-making and discussion about patient care were important.
