title: Improving the practice environment: a pilot project in a critical care unit.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Staffing Innovation and Organizational Development, Vancouver Coastal Health.
authors.forename: Rena
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: van der Wal
authors.forename: Judith
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Globerman
authors.forename: Yuka
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Numata
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schulzer
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: FitzGerald
authors.forename: Annalee
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Yassi
mesh_terms: 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