Enhancing head nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding time management

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out to determine the effect of time management training program on head nurses' knowledge and attitudes regarding time management. A quasi- experimental design was used. Pre- post-follow up program assessment was used in carrying out the study. The present study was conducted at Benha University and Benha Teaching hospitals. The sample consisted of 55 head nurses. Four tools were used for data collection. The first tool of data collection was time management knowledge questionnaire used to assess the knowledge level that head nurses have regarding to time management, and assess knowledge gained after implementation of the designed program. The second tool, time management assessment questionnaire was used to measure attitude of head nurses toward managing their time. The third tool of data collection is delegation scale that was used to assess the head nurses attitude toward delegation skills. The fourth tool of data collection is time waster questionnaire was developed for the purpose of measuring factors affecting time management. The results of the present study revealed that, head nurses knowledge and attitude related to time management were deficient in the pre-test on the other hand, a statistically significant improvement in head nurses knowledge and attitude related to time management were noticed throughout the post and follow-up phases. According to these results the researcher recommended that In-service training programs about time management must be developed on regular basis and the hospital policies, rules, and regulations should be clear for head nurses to save time and prevent different methods of time wasters