The Association Between Intensive Care Unit Nurses’ Perception of Nursing Professional Autonomy and Nursing Professionalism: A Descriptive Correlational Design
Introduction The evolving landscape of healthcare in Jordan presents unique challenges and opportunities for nursing professionals. With a focus on critical care nurses, understanding the dynamics of professional autonomy and professionalism within this context is crucial for advancing nursing pract...
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| author | Alaa Mefleh Al-sbehat RN, CNS Nidal Fareed Eshah RN, CNS, PhD Ahmad Hussien Rayan RN, PhD Ahmad H. Abu Raddaha PhD Omar Al Omari RN, CNS, PhD Fadwa Alhalaiqa PhD |
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| description | Introduction The evolving landscape of healthcare in Jordan presents unique challenges and opportunities for nursing professionals. With a focus on critical care nurses, understanding the dynamics of professional autonomy and professionalism within this context is crucial for advancing nursing practice and improving patient care. Objectives This study aimed to investigate the relationships between perceived nursing professional autonomy and professionalism among critical care nurses in Jordan. Methods A descriptive correlation design was used among critical care nurses from five major Jordanian governmental hospitals. A total of 227 questionnaires were distributed, with a final sample size of 200 participants. Data were collected between August and September 2023. Professional autonomy and professionalism were measured using the Dempster Practice Behaviors Scale and the Nurses' Professionalism Inventory, respectively. We used the STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines in the current study. Results The study revealed moderate levels of perceived professional autonomy (mean DPBS total score: 103.94) and professionalism (mean NPI total score: 119.12) among participants. A significant positive correlation ( r = .49, p < .001) was observed between these two constructs. However, demographic and work-related factors showed minimal influence on these perceptions. Conclusion The study highlights the importance of professional autonomy and professionalism in improving nursing care in Jordan. It recommends targeted approaches like ongoing education and supportive workplace policies to bolster these aspects. These findings have significant implications for nursing policy and education across various healthcare settings. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e2cd023258354fc5962f9309356f08eb2025-08-20T02:34:46ZengSAGE PublishingSAGE Open Nursing2377-96082024-12-011010.1177/23779608241305720The Association Between Intensive Care Unit Nurses’ Perception of Nursing Professional Autonomy and Nursing Professionalism: A Descriptive Correlational DesignAlaa Mefleh Al-sbehat RN, CNS0Nidal Fareed Eshah RN, CNS, PhD1Ahmad Hussien Rayan RN, PhD2Ahmad H. Abu Raddaha PhD3Omar Al Omari RN, CNS, PhD4Fadwa Alhalaiqa PhD5 , , Zarqa, Jordan , , Zarqa, Jordan , , Zarqa, Jordan College of Nursing, , Doha, Qatar Faculty of Nursing, , Seeb, Oman College of Nursing, , Doha, QatarIntroduction The evolving landscape of healthcare in Jordan presents unique challenges and opportunities for nursing professionals. With a focus on critical care nurses, understanding the dynamics of professional autonomy and professionalism within this context is crucial for advancing nursing practice and improving patient care. Objectives This study aimed to investigate the relationships between perceived nursing professional autonomy and professionalism among critical care nurses in Jordan. Methods A descriptive correlation design was used among critical care nurses from five major Jordanian governmental hospitals. A total of 227 questionnaires were distributed, with a final sample size of 200 participants. Data were collected between August and September 2023. Professional autonomy and professionalism were measured using the Dempster Practice Behaviors Scale and the Nurses' Professionalism Inventory, respectively. We used the STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines in the current study. Results The study revealed moderate levels of perceived professional autonomy (mean DPBS total score: 103.94) and professionalism (mean NPI total score: 119.12) among participants. A significant positive correlation ( r = .49, p < .001) was observed between these two constructs. However, demographic and work-related factors showed minimal influence on these perceptions. Conclusion The study highlights the importance of professional autonomy and professionalism in improving nursing care in Jordan. It recommends targeted approaches like ongoing education and supportive workplace policies to bolster these aspects. These findings have significant implications for nursing policy and education across various healthcare settings.https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608241305720 |
| spellingShingle | Alaa Mefleh Al-sbehat RN, CNS Nidal Fareed Eshah RN, CNS, PhD Ahmad Hussien Rayan RN, PhD Ahmad H. Abu Raddaha PhD Omar Al Omari RN, CNS, PhD Fadwa Alhalaiqa PhD The Association Between Intensive Care Unit Nurses’ Perception of Nursing Professional Autonomy and Nursing Professionalism: A Descriptive Correlational Design SAGE Open Nursing |
| title | The Association Between Intensive Care Unit Nurses’ Perception of Nursing Professional Autonomy and Nursing Professionalism: A Descriptive
Correlational Design |
| title_full | The Association Between Intensive Care Unit Nurses’ Perception of Nursing Professional Autonomy and Nursing Professionalism: A Descriptive
Correlational Design |
| title_fullStr | The Association Between Intensive Care Unit Nurses’ Perception of Nursing Professional Autonomy and Nursing Professionalism: A Descriptive
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| title_full_unstemmed | The Association Between Intensive Care Unit Nurses’ Perception of Nursing Professional Autonomy and Nursing Professionalism: A Descriptive
Correlational Design |
| title_short | The Association Between Intensive Care Unit Nurses’ Perception of Nursing Professional Autonomy and Nursing Professionalism: A Descriptive
Correlational Design |
| title_sort | association between intensive care unit nurses perception of nursing professional autonomy and nursing professionalism a descriptive correlational design |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608241305720 |
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