J Korean Crit Care Nurs.  2021 Oct;14(3):99-112. 10.34250/jkccn.2021.14.3.99.

Work Experience of Nurses in Charge of Adequacy Evaluation of Small and Medium Sized Hospitals

• Nam S
• Jeon J
• Heo YJ

• KMID: 2521673
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.34250/jkccn.2021.14.3.99

Abstract

Purpose
: This study aimed to comprehensively understand the work experience of the person in charge of the adequacy evaluation of small-and medium-sized hospitals and explore its meaning and essence in-depth.
Methods
: This was a descriptive qualitative study. The study participants were 10 nurses who understood the purpose of this study and participated voluntarily. Data collection was conducted via in-depth interviews in January 2021. The interviews were conducted 1-2 times per participant and lasted approximately 40-50 minutes per session. Data analysis was performed using a qualitative content analysis.
Results
: The work experience of the person in charge of the adequacy evaluation of small-and medium-sized hospitals included four themes: “difficulty in preparing for evaluation,” “negative views on evaluation,” “lack of a support system,” and “positive improvements and changes due to an evaluation.”
Conclusion
: Based on the above results, an education program and support system should be developed to strengthen the competence of nurses in charge of the adequacy evaluation of small- and medium-sized hospitals.

Keyword

Hospitals, Nurses, Role, Qualitative research; 병원, 간호사, 역할, 질적연구