The Organizational Context of Nursing Practice Concepts, Evidence, a
This book explores the various features of work environments that affect nurses' experiences of their work, their interactions with co-workers and patients, and ultimately health care quality and patient outcomes. Using a broad and comprehensive app
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The Organizational Context of Nursing Practice
Peter Van Bogaert Sean Clarke Editors
The Organizational Context of Nursing Practice Concepts, Evidence, and Interventions for Improvement
Editors Peter Van Bogaert Nursing and Midwifery Sciences Centre for Research and Innovation in Care Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University of Antwerp Antwerp Belgium
Sean Clarke William F. Connell School of Nursing Boston College Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA
ISBN 978-3-319-71041-9 ISBN 978-3-319-71042-6 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71042-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018930349 © Springer International Publishing AG 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Foreword
The global health agenda for the next decade focuses on Universal Health Coverage (UHC), i.e., providing high-quality, cost-effective care and access to basic care for all. Some other leading global concerns are the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG2030) and People Centered Care and the addressing of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). At the national level, countries are continuously focusing on how to manage the growing demand for healthcare services and their associated costs. Whether the national healthcare system is publicly or privately financed, or involves a blend of the two, costs are at the heart of funding and programmatic decisions. While there is a significant discussion about evidence- based practice and evidence-informed policy, there isn’t sufficient appreciation and understanding among funders and decision makers that quality care is synonymous with cost-effective care or that investing in healthca
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