Improving the practice environment: a pilot project in a critical care unit.
The objective of this pilot project was to determine whether engaging critical care unit staff in designing and implementing enhancements to the practice environment would positively impact the clinical environment and staff outcomes. The project used a one-group pre-post test design and a participatory action process. Significant changes in the practice environment were observed in the priority areas identified by the unit staff. Results indicated that team collaboration and respectful work relationships improved following interventions.
van der Wal
Rena
R
Staffing Innovation and Organizational Development, Vancouver Coastal Health.
Globerman
Judith
J
Numata
Yuka
Y
Schulzer
Michael
M
FitzGerald
Mark
M
Yassi
Annalee
A
D002170:Canada; D003422:Critical Care / Q000592:standards*; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007324:Institutional Management Teams; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D010564:Personnel, Hospital; D010865:Pilot Projects; D000078329:Workforce; D017132:Workplace