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Comparison of experiences of nursing staff and patients before and after move to 100% single-bed room hospital in Australia: mixed methods

Authors: Lynette Cusack, Rebecca Munt, Naomi Verdonk, Tim Schultz, Jill Maben

Published in: BMC Health Services Research | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Background

There is sufficient and consistent international evidence of issues reported by nurses working in single-bed room environments, requiring a design that is not only comfortable for patients but meets nurses working needs. This paper presents a comparison of nursing staff and patients experience prior to a move to 100% single-bed room hospital in 2016 (Stage 1) and actual experiences after the move in 2021 (Stage 2) in South Australia.

Method

Mixed method case study design. Survey sample of forty-two nursing staff; twelve patient interviews of their experiences of current environment and; thirteen nursing staff interviews of their experiences delivering nursing care in 100% single bed-room environment.

Results

Nurses and patients highlighted single-bed rooms contributed to patients’ privacy, confidentiality, dignity and comfort. As anticipated in Stage 1, nurses in Stage 2 reported lack of patient and staff visibility. This impacted workload, workflow and concern for patient safety.

Conclusion

Patient and nursing staff experiences are interdependent, and implications of single-bed room accommodation are complicated. Future impacts on the health system will continue to affect hospital design, which must consider nurses working needs and patient safety and comfort.

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Title: Comparison of experiences of nursing staff and patients before and after move to 100% single-bed room hospital in Australia: mixed methods
Authors: Lynette Cusack
Rebecca Munt
Naomi Verdonk
Tim Schultz
Jill Maben
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keyword: Care
Published in: BMC Health Services Research / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6963
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09073-8

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Comparison of experiences of nursing staff and patients before and after move to 100% single-bed room hospital in Australia: mixed methods

Abstract

Background

Method

Results

Conclusion

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

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Abstract

Background

Method

Results

Conclusion

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