The majority of registered nurses (81 percent) and hospital administration staff (78 percent) recognize the shift of healthcare to a patient-centric model.
Harris Poll conducted a survey on behalf of University of Phoenix College of Health Professions between June 23 and July 1. The survey included responses from 503 U.S. adults, who had worked as full-time registered nurses or healthcare administrative staff members for two years or more.
Here are five survey highlights:
1. Thirty-seven percent of RNs and 31 percent of administration staff members noted an increased involvement in patients' emotional well-being.
2. Forty-nine percent of RNs and 35 percent of administration staff members also noted their increased roles in overall patient care planning.
3. Sixty-eight percent of administration staff members said technology is crucial to staying relevant in healthcare.
4. A great majority of RNs (90 percent) and administrative staff (88 percent) said their facilities should emphasize helping them develop leadership skills.
5. Sixty-nine percent of RNs and 65 percent of hospital administration staff members said patients should be worried about the quality of care they receive. About three in five RNs noted physical safety and site contamination should concern patients.
