Identifying the Performance Obstacles among Nurse Leaders in Selected Medical College Hospitals of Ernakulam

Abstract

The work environment of nurse leaders may have substantial impact on both nursing outcomes and patient safety. Performance obstacles hinder nurse leaders’ capacity to perform their jobs and are associated closely with their immediate work environment. The aim of the study was to identify the performance obstacles experienced by nurse leaders in their work environment that cover all elements of the work system model. An exploratory, descriptive design was utilised; the sample included all available nurse leaders (n=50). Data was collected by using a self-administered checklist on performance obstacles prepared. It was conducted in selected medical college hospitals at Ernakulum. Results indicated that nurse leaders experience a variety of performance obstacles that cover all elements of the work system model. The study found that 32 percent of participants face low range of obstacles, 38 percent face medium and 30 percent face high range of obstacles.