解决实习护士在临床环境中的缺勤问题：南非注册护士的推荐干预措施。一项定性研究。

Tackling student nurses' absenteeism in clinical settings: recommended interventions from South African registered nurses. A qualitative study.

作者信息

Masutha Thingahangwi Cecilia, Maluleke Mary, Makhado Lufuno, Raliphaswa Ndidzulafhi Selina, Rangwaneni Mphedziseni Esther, Rikhotso Tinyiko Nelly

机构信息

Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, Limpopo, 0950, South Africa.

Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, Limpopo, 0950, South Africa.

出版信息

BMC Nurs. 2025 May 14;24(1):534. doi: 10.1186/s12912-025-03135-4.

DOI:10.1186/s12912-025-03135-4

PMID:40369537

原文链接:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12079883/

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Student nurse absenteeism has become a significant challenge when allocated in clinical areas in public and private nursing higher education institutions worldwide. This study aimed to explore registered nurses' recommendations for interventions to address student nurse absenteeism in clinical settings in South Africa and to share their recommended strategies to mitigate this issue.

METHODS

Employing an exploratory, descriptive, and contextual approach within a qualitative framework, the study engaged eleven volunteer registered nurses who were purposively selected. The study was conducted in three specialized mental health hospitals during the participants' lunchtime. A pre-test of the instrument was done on two participants. Those participants and the pre-test results were not included in the main study. In-depth, individual, semi-structured interviews were conducted with consented participants. Data were analyzed using Tesch's eight-step thematic analysis method. Rigorous measures were implemented to ensure the trustworthiness of the findings and adherence to ethical principles.

RESULTS

The analysis revealed one overarching theme: interventions to reduce student nurse absenteeism, which was further divided into four sub-themes: intensive clinical orientation for students, clear articulation of clinical objectives for students, re-fining student selection criteria, and addressing transportation challenges faced by students.

CONCLUSIONS

The findings highlighted that providing comprehensive orientation for student nurses, particularly in the clinical areas, could significantly tackle student nurses' absenteeism. Based on these recommendations, it is advisable to conduct further mixed-methods approaches should be conducted to assess the long-term impact of interventions to mitigate the absenteeism of student nurses in mental health institutions.

CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER

Not applicable.

摘要

背景

在全球范围内的公立和私立护理高等教育机构中，当学生护士被分配到临床科室时，旷工已成为一项重大挑战。本研究旨在探讨注册护士对于解决南非临床环境中学生护士旷工问题的干预措施的建议，并分享他们推荐的缓解这一问题的策略。

方法

本研究在定性框架内采用探索性、描述性和情境性方法，招募了11名经过目的性选择的志愿注册护士。研究在三家专业精神病医院于参与者午餐时间进行。对两名参与者进行了工具的预测试。这些参与者和预测试结果未纳入主要研究。对同意参与的参与者进行了深入的、个体的、半结构化访谈。使用泰施的八步主题分析法对数据进行分析。实施了严格的措施以确保研究结果的可信度并遵守伦理原则。