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Professional autonomy in nursing plays a key role in clinical decision-making and quality of care. This study aims to determine the relationship between professional autonomy and work performance among nurses in a public hospital in Lima, Peru. A quantitative, cross-sectional correlational design will be used with a sample of 218 nurses selected through stratified sampling. Data will be collected using the Questionnaire of Professional Autonomy for Clinical Nurses and the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ). Statistical analysis will be conducted to evaluate the relationship between variables. The findings are expected to contribute evidence supporting strategies to strengthen professional autonomy and improve nursing performance and quality of care.

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Description

This study explores the relationship between professional autonomy and work performance among nurses in a public hospital in Lima, Peru. Findings aim to highlight how strengthening nursing autonomy may improve clinical performance and quality of patient care.

Author Details

Alexander Omar Díaz Martínez is a seventh-semester Nursing student at the Universidad Científica del Sur in Lima, Peru. His academic training includes diplomas in Alternative Medicine in Respiratory Infections and Alternative Medicine in COVID-19 awarded by the Corporación de Capacitación y Educación Continua CCAEC. 

Andrea Garcia-Campos and Nallely Quispe-Quintanilla - Faculty of Nursing - Universidad Científica Del Sur

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Cross-Sectional

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Professional Autonomy, Job Performance, Hospital Nursing Staff, Public Hospitals, Lima (Peru)

Conference Name

37th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Conference Year

2026

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Review Type

Invited Presentation

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2026-09-17

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Relationship Between Professional Autonomy and Job Performance of Nurses Hospital, Lima - 2025

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Professional autonomy in nursing plays a key role in clinical decision-making and quality of care. This study aims to determine the relationship between professional autonomy and work performance among nurses in a public hospital in Lima, Peru. A quantitative, cross-sectional correlational design will be used with a sample of 218 nurses selected through stratified sampling. Data will be collected using the Questionnaire of Professional Autonomy for Clinical Nurses and the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ). Statistical analysis will be conducted to evaluate the relationship between variables. The findings are expected to contribute evidence supporting strategies to strengthen professional autonomy and improve nursing performance and quality of care.