Alternative nurse rostering: an evaluation.
An evaluative research study was conducted to determine the principles underlying the implementation of alternative nurse rostering. The results of three research studies conducted in the Western Australian health care system over a period of three years were reviewed. It was clearly demonstrated that alternative rosters are a valid management tool that will improve nursing productivity and the quality of care. A subject's age and hospital category influenced the acceptance of alternative rostering systems.
Lewis
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School of Nursing, Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia.
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D000367:Age Factors; D001315:Australia; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D015401:Nursing Administration Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000592:standards*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000592:standards; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires