Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to clarify the changes of nursing management rounds by deputy directors of nursing incorporating a "Share Perspectives Meeting".
Methods: Action research incorporating a "Share Perspectives Meeting" comprising one director of nursing and four deputy directors of nursing from one hospital was carried out to analyze the practice of nursing management rounds. In addition, a group interview was conducted with seven nurses on their perceptions about changes in the round.
Results: Seven objects were identified through the "Share Perspectives Meeting". The practice of the rounds consisted of:10 categories of efforts, 13 categories of results, and 8 categories of challenges. The changes of the rounds were shown in four phases indicating the gradual progress of information sharing and problem solving. The perceptions of head nurses consisted of the recognition of the positive impacts of rounds, enhancement of advice, and support as well as issues uncertainty in response to rounds that do not meet expectations.
Discussion: This study suggests that the incorporation of the "Share Perspectives Meeting" promotes the expansion of the viewpoint of the round and the work to visualize the results, and brings about a change in the round.
However, to encourage greater infiltration of efforts, the possibility of rounds carried out by teams including head nurses should be explored.
