Magnitude of missed nursing care and associated factors in case of North Shewa Zone public Hospitals, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia

Abstract

Background: Missed nursing care (MNC) is a global problem that could endanger patient safety in all nations and cultures and have a detrimental effect on patient outcomes. Objective: To assess the magnitude, reason and associated factors of missed nursing care in case of North Shewa Zone public Hospitals, 2021. Methods: Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected 315 nurses working in selected Hospitals from April 1–20/2021. Data was collected through self- administered MISSCARE survey tools. Model fitness was checked by Hosmer and Lemshow goodness of fit. Variables that have p 400hrs in the past 3 months (AOR = 3.8; 95 % CI: 1.4, 9.9) and dissatisfaction in nursing profession(AOR = 2.2; 95 % CI: 1.1, 4.5) were associated with missed nursing care. Conclusion: In the research area, the incidence of MNC was relatively low; however crucial nursing care tasks like initial evaluation and physical examination were neglected.

Keywords

• Ethiopia
• Factor
• Nursing care
• Reason