Developing nurse and midwife centred rostering principles using co-design: a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current nursing and midwifery rosters are based on guidelines which may no longer adequately meet the needs of health services or staff and often result in decreased job satisfaction, poor health and wellbeing, and high turnover. Little is known about the rostering needs and preferences of contemporary nurses and midwives in Australia. The aim of this study was to identify the rostering concerns, needs and preferences of nurses and midwives, and co-design acceptable, equitable and feasible rostering principles.

Methods

A mixed-methods design using a co-design approach with three components: survey, discussion groups, and co-design workshops. Nurses and midwives employed at three public health services in Victoria, Australia were invited to participate. The quantit

SUBMITTER: Holton S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11660556 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature