Abstract
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to evaluate differences among RNs and nurse leaders’ perceptions regarding professional governance (PG), and discern differences in perceptions regarding demographic variables, and determine if there are differences in perceptions of SG between two hospitals.
Background: Data suggest a relationship between PG and improved patient outcomes, nurses’ job satisfaction, and workplace engagement.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive comparative design was used. Perception of SG at two academic medical centers were compared. The United States (US) center has Magnet designation; the German center is pursuing designation. Participants completed a demographics questionnaire and the IPNG 3.0 (50 questions).
Results: Data indicated mostly traditional governance with some staff input. The US facility had higher IPNG scores than Germany except for the resources and goals subscales. No significant differences were seen between IPNG scores and most demographic variables.
Conclusion: Results reveal differences in all IPNG subscales between the sites
Notes
Reference list included in attached slide deck.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Cross-Sectional
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Global Leadership, Acute Care, Workforce, Interprofessional and Global Collaboration, Professional Governance, Shared Governance
Recommended Citation
Kaplow, Roberta; Willis, Polly; Vogt, Birgit; Grüssel-Griethe, Fanny; and Schweiger, Janina, "An International Comparison of Staff Perceptions of Professional Governance" (2025). Biennial Convention (CONV). 151.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2025/presentations_2025/151
Conference Name
48th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-12-02
An International Comparison of Staff Perceptions of Professional Governance
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to evaluate differences among RNs and nurse leaders’ perceptions regarding professional governance (PG), and discern differences in perceptions regarding demographic variables, and determine if there are differences in perceptions of SG between two hospitals.
Background: Data suggest a relationship between PG and improved patient outcomes, nurses’ job satisfaction, and workplace engagement.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive comparative design was used. Perception of SG at two academic medical centers were compared. The United States (US) center has Magnet designation; the German center is pursuing designation. Participants completed a demographics questionnaire and the IPNG 3.0 (50 questions).
Results: Data indicated mostly traditional governance with some staff input. The US facility had higher IPNG scores than Germany except for the resources and goals subscales. No significant differences were seen between IPNG scores and most demographic variables.
Conclusion: Results reveal differences in all IPNG subscales between the sites
Description
This session describes the results of an international comparison study on nurses' perceptions of professional governance.