The implementation and outcomes of self-managing teams in elderly care: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

We aim to map the existing evidence and gaps in research on the implementation and outcomes of self-managing elderly care teams.

Background

Due to increasing demand for elderly nursing care and an ageing workforce, recruiting and retaining community nurses have become challenging. Implementing self-managing teams may be a solution to address this problem.

Evaluation

This scoping review included 27 studies, varying from narrative reviews to a quantitative cross-sectional study. The studies' primary focus on self-managing teams was essential for eligibility.

Key issues

Nurses' job satisfaction was high in self-managing teams due to improved relationships with patients and increased autonomy. Continuity of care and patient acceptability were high. Transformati

SUBMITTER: de Bruin J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10092661 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature