Correlation analysis of neurology nurses' self-efficacy and quality of nursing in Lanzhou area

Abstract

Objective To understand the current situation of neurology nurses' self-efficacy and quality of nursing services in Lanzhou area, and explore the relationship between self-efficacy and the quality of nursing services. Methods Using the method of questionnaire, one hundred and the neurology nurses and hospitalized patients in 5 Grade 3 Level hospitals of Lanzhou city were investigated by using self-efficacy scales and Servqual scales. Results Neurology nurses' self-efficacy in Lanzhou area was lower than the general population (U=-9.875, P =0.042); the scores of quality of care from high to low were at reliability, tangibles, assurance, responsiveness, cost acceptability and empathy, which were-(0.12±0.05) points,-(0.23±0.03) points,-(0.24±0.06) points, -(0.25±0.02) points, -(0.26±0.05) points,-(0.66±0.03)points.Satisfaction arranged from high to low were assurance (89.98%), reliability (89.69%), responsiveness (89.12%), tangibles (87.66%), cost acceptability (87.08%), empathy (86.67%).There were positive correlations between satisfaction and expectations and perceived service quality, and the correlation between satisfaction and perceived qualities of service was higher. Moreover, there might exist positive correlation between self-efficacy score and quality of nursing services (reliability, assurance, responsiveness, empathy) (P values were 0.002, 0.001,0.012 and 0.005). Conclusions Neurology nurses in Lanzhou area have lower self-efficacy, and the perceived qualities of care from patients never exceed their expectations. As results, hospital managers should take measures to improve general self-efficacy of nurses, and thus enhance the quality of care. Key words: Self-efficacy; General Self-Efficacy Scale; Servqual inventory; Quality of nursing