Missed Nursing Care in Danish Hospitals: A National Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Missed Nursing Care is a global health problem with adverse consequences for patients, nurses and healthcare systems. It occurs when the necessary nursing care is not provided, is only partially provided or is delayed. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, types and reasons for Missed Nursing Care in Danish hospitals on a national scale.

Methods

In a cross-sectional study, the Danish version of the MISSCARE survey was used to collect data from nursing staff.

Results

A total of 3507 nursing staff from 35 regional and university hospitals participated. Nursing staff reported that 44% of nursing care elements were always, frequently or occasionally missed, ranging between 32% and 53% across hospitals. The most frequent missed nursing care elements in

SUBMITTER: Mainz H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12022741 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature