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Research Paper | Health and Medical Sciences | India | Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025 | Popularity: 5.4 / 10
Assessment of Attitude and Satisfaction on Patient?s Acuity Level Care Assignment among Registered Nurses - A Descriptive Study from Selected Indian Hospital
Nesa Sathya Satchi, K. Saraswathy
Abstract: Nurses encounter numerous healthcare challenges, including high turnover, heavy workloads, and unfair assignments, which ultimately result in their dissatisfaction. This research aims to evaluate the attitude and satisfaction towards patient acuity level care assignment (PALCA). This study employed a descriptive research design, with 100 registered nurses selected through consecutive sampling. The data collection tools consisted of a demographic variables proforma and a rating scale to assess attitude and satisfaction regarding PALCA. The study findings indicated that a majority of the staff nurses (90%) expressed high satisfaction levels and 85% exhibited a positive attitude towards patient acuity level care assignment. Consequently, implementing standardized nurse - patient assignments can alleviate workload burdens, thereby positively impacting nurse satisfaction, patient experience, and outcomes.
Keywords: Patient Acuity, Patient care assignment, Nursing Satisfaction, Nurse workload and Hospital staffing
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025
Pages: 1428 - 1433
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR25220121750
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