Nurse-staffing level and quality of acute care services: Evidence from cross-national panel data analysis in OECD countries

ConclusionA higher proportion of nurses-staffing level is associated with better performance of acute care services in OECD countries. Also, the nursing characteristics of Sweden, Denmark, Canada, Netherlands, Finland, Switzerland, Australia and United States would be good patterns for other countries to maximize nursing outcomes in the care of patients with acute and life-threatening conditions by reducing the risk of complication, mortality and adverse clinical outcomes.
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - Category: Nursing Source Type: research