On nurse-physician collaborative behavior in stomatological hospitals

Abstract

Objective To investigate and compare collaborative behavior between and nurses in stomatological hospitals, and factors influencing nurse-physician collaboration. Methods Physicians and nurses were surveyed by Nurse-Physician Collaboration Scale (NPSC). Factors influencing nurse-physician collaborative level were screened out by analyzing various factors with ANOVA. Results The difference of total collaborative behavior scores between and nurses was not significant (P>0.05); among the 21 items in 3 dimensions of information exchange among patients , joint participation in decision-making of treatment and nursing and relationship between nurses and physicians , 7 items showed differences between the two groups (P<0.05); better nurse-physician collaborative behavior appeared between with extrovert character and emotional stability, and nurses with emotional stability, 3-5 years of working and professional title as registered nurse. Conclusions The difference of nurse-physician collaborative behavior in stomatological hospitals was not significant; however, education and training of collaborative behaviors, such as nurse-physician relationship, dealing with complicated situation, etc. still need to be improved; hospital managers should build a positive collaborative environment, so as to promote team cooperation between nurses and physicians. Key words: Physician; Nurse; Nurse-physician collaboration; Stomatological hospital