Abstract
This qualitative study explores the effects of power dynamics within the neonatal intensive care unit and hospital organizational structure upon clinical care delivery for infants from a substance-exposed pregnancy in the NICU. Results suggest that power imbalances can inhibit the delivery of high-quality care, especially with high workload demands.
Detailed abstract attached.
Sigma Membership
Phi Psi
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NICU, Substance-exposed Pregnancies, Workload, Clinical Care Delivery, Quality of Care
Recommended Citation
Welborn, Amber; Gringle, Meredith; and Nichols, Tracy R., "Nurses at the Nexus of Clinical Care Provision and Organizational Structure" (2025). Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE). 117.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2023/presentations_2023/117
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
Conference Year
2023
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Review Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-10-21
Nurses at the Nexus of Clinical Care Provision and Organizational Structure
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
This qualitative study explores the effects of power dynamics within the neonatal intensive care unit and hospital organizational structure upon clinical care delivery for infants from a substance-exposed pregnancy in the NICU. Results suggest that power imbalances can inhibit the delivery of high-quality care, especially with high workload demands.
Detailed abstract attached.