Q. What
makes this study special?
A. This
is a longitudinal study (surveying pre-implementation Y0, at Y1 and Y2
post-implementation) tracking changes in patient outcomes and nurse
psychosocial health over a 3-year period of time.
Q. Why
should I bother?
A.
This study invites nurses and patients to have their opinions captured,
and the individual impact of this major organizational change
documented. Through analysis and subsequent publication this has
the potential to 'benchmark' and improve nurse/patient outcomes in other
health care facilities.
Q. Is it
really confidential?
A.
Yes, absolutely. The research ethics boards at the Ottawa Hospital and
The University of Western Ontario review the study protocols, documents,
amendments and any changes on an ongoing basis to protect the integrity
and confidential of all participants and all data collected from the
participants.
Q. What
will happen to all of the Data?
A.
It will be collected and sent off-site for analysis. All data is
stored off-site in a locked filing cabinet that only the principal
investigator and study co-ordinator can access.
Q. Why
is the Nurse Questionnaire so long?
A.
Each of the tools used in the nursing questionnaire captures essential
data, which will give the analysts necessary information to gain an
accurate all around picture of the psychosocial health of nurses before
and after the implementation of the new model.
Q. Can I
complete the Nurse Questionnaire twice if I work on two units?
A.
No. The questionnaire should be received and answered on the
unit where the
highest number of hours are worked.
Q. How
do all of the stakeholders know what happening with the progress of the
study?
A.
The study is mandated by its funder to provide regular
comprehensive
updates to all of its internal and external stakeholders. A chart
reflecting this reporting structure is available on request.
