The perceptions of rural nurses towards role change within the context of organisational change
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Article Title | The perceptions of rural nurses towards role change within the context of organisational change |
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ERA Journal ID | 14058 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | McCarthy, Alexandra (Author), Hegney, Desley (Author) and Pearson, Alan (Author) |
Journal Title | Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing |
Journal Citation | 17 (4), pp. 21-28 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2000 |
Publisher | Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation |
Place of Publication | Melbourne, Australia |
ISSN | 0813-0531 |
1447-4328 | |
Abstract | This paper, derived from The role and function of the rural nurse in Australia study, describes the effects of organisational change upon the rural nurses participating in the study. It appears that whilst change is an inevitable and regular feature of rural health service delivery, it does not necessarily benefit rural nurses or communities for reasons unique to rural life. Nurses in the study responded positively to organisational change when it was congruent with the rural norms of community consultation and collaboration, or when it ensured the long-term viability of the health service. They responded negatively to organisational change that caused role overload, role conflict or role insecurity, particularly when they perceived they had little control over the change process. This paper emphasises the need for nurses to actively participate in the change processes affecting their livelihood and their communities. |
Keywords | community health nursing; health personnel attitude; nursing staff; psychological aspect; rural health care |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 350711. Organisational planning and management |
420599. Nursing not elsewhere classified | |
350503. Human resources management | |
Byline Affiliations | Centre for Rural and Remote Area Health |
La Trobe University | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q060w/the-perceptions-of-rural-nurses-towards-role-change-within-the-context-of-organisational-change
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