title: Evaluating nursing practice: satisfaction at what cost?
abstract: Nursing research is essential to evaluate professional practice components during changes in care delivery focused upon patient outcomes. Two units were studied before and after a work redesign to patient-centered care. The pilot study combined two satisfaction tools and surveyed patients, registered nurses and clinical support personnel. As a result, roles were reevaluated and the educational process strengthened.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bethel
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ridder
mesh_terms: D004650:Employee Performance Appraisal; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D015401:Nursing Administration Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires