Factors affecting the utilization of nursing process in the patients care among nurses in st. Charles Borromeo Specialist Hospital, Onitsha, Anambra state Department:Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 9123 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe nursing process is a systematic and dynamic method of delivering individualized patient care. Despite its recognized importance, various factors hinder its effective utilization in clinical settings. This study explored the factors affecting the utilization of the nursing process among nurses at St. Charles Borromeo Specialist Hospital, Onitsha, Anambra State. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design, utilizing a self-structured questionnaire administered to 163 nurses. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, with results presented in frequencies, percentages, and mean scores. Findings revealed that all respondents (100%) acknowledged the nursing care plan as a standard tool for quality care, and the same percentage reported its utilization. Most nurses (73%) always used the nursing care plan, with 49.1% implementing it during patient assessments. However, negative attitudes (31.9%), lack of self-will (38%), inadequate staffing (56.5%), and poor documentation practices (31.9%) emerged as significant barriers. Institutional factors such as inadequate materials (52.1%) and unfavorable nurse-patient ratios (45.4%) further impeded nursing care plan use. The study concluded that while nurses demonstrated high awareness and usage of the nursing process, personal and institutional barriers significantly hindered its optimal utilization. Recommendations include regular training to foster positive attitudes, improved nurse-patient ratios, provision of adequate materials, and establishment of policies emphasizing mandatory nursing care plan use. This study revealed the importance of addressing both individual and institutional challenges to improve nursing care quality. Further research is recommended to evaluate the impact of structured interventions on the utilization of the nursing process and its correlation with patient outcomes in diverse healthcare settings....Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University