Papers by Dr. Adelaide Maria Ansah Ofei
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PLOS ONE, Sep 1, 2022
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Hospital Topics, Apr 2, 2020
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British journal of nursing, Jan 9, 2014
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International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2020
Abstract Introduction Nurse managers (NMs) have a multifaceted role in translating organizational... more Abstract Introduction Nurse managers (NMs) have a multifaceted role in translating organizational strategic vision, values, and objectives into action at the unit level. NMs do not only provide administrative and clinical leadership but have 24-h responsibility for all patient care services in the unit. Even though there is a paucity of literature on management competencies, NMs need to effectively and efficiently discharge their management roles. Using the Katz model as the organizing framework, this study examined important management competencies significant for healthcare delivery. Methods A quantitative exploratory design was used to collect data from 522 nurses in 19 hospitals in the Greater Accra region. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results The findings revealed that NMs possessed all the management competencies of the Katz model. NMs exhibited moderate level of management competencies (mean = 3.47, SD = 0.97); technical skill was the highest scored (mean = 3.56, SD = 0.96), followed by conceptual skill (mean = 3.50, SD = 0.98) and human relationship skill (mean = 3.34, SD = 0.99). Conclusion NMs have been identified as critical stakeholders in addressing healthcare challenges therefore, it is imperative to equip them with the relevant skills to enable them to manage these challenges in order to enhance and enable effective, efficient, and responsive healthcare systems. The study identified technical, human, and conceptual skills to be essential for nursing management in Ghana. This study is timely as the Ghana Health Service aims at strengthening the leadership and governance capacity of the health workforce.
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Journal of Health Organisation and Management, Apr 5, 2022
PurposeNurse managers’ planning practices are essential to the practice of management in the unit... more PurposeNurse managers’ planning practices are essential to the practice of management in the unit, and the overall efficiency of the healthcare service delivery. This study aims to explore the planning practices of nurse managers in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana.Design/methodology/approachA descriptive phenomenological design was employed to explore nurse managers' planning practices. In total, 15 nurse managers and 47 nurses from 19 primary and secondary hospitals of the Ghana Health Service and two specialized hospitals in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana, were involved in the study. Data were collected using semi-structured interview guides and probes.FindingsThe findings suggested that plans were widely common to all the units of the hospitals and were considered satisfactory by nurse managers. However, most of these plans were not effectively utilized. Nurse managers had only fair knowledge about the planning process and were moderately involved and communicated ideas to colleagues in the process. Furthermore, nurse managers do not frequently share the vision neither do they even communicate expectations to achieve unit goals and objectives with subordinates.Originality/valueThe research emphasizes the relevance of planning in healthcare management. It highlights the management practice of planning in the context of nurse managers and accentuates the values the healthcare system derives with effective planning practices.
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IntechOpen eBooks, Feb 22, 2023
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Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery
The role of nurse managers has become demanding and multidimensional. However, many nurse manager... more The role of nurse managers has become demanding and multidimensional. However, many nurse managers perform their roles without adequate formal preparation and have to struggle with inadequate resources and challenges from other healthcare professionals in an effort to organise and maintain a favourable environment for care delivery in the unit. Therefore, optimum care is needed to ensure that competent and expert nurses are appointed unit-level managers. Nurse managers’ organisational skills have been identified as central to guaranteeing efficient shift schedules, managing logistics, planning staff needs, and performing professional duties for patients. To date, the organisational skills of unit-level nurse managers in Ghana have not been studied. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to investigate the organisational skills of nurse managers at the unit level in Ghanaian hospitals. We used a quantitative cross-sectional survey for data collection. The sample comprised 552 nursin...
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SSRN Electronic Journal
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Journal of Nursing Management
Introduction. High turnover of nurses in rural healthcare settings contributes to challenges in h... more Introduction. High turnover of nurses in rural healthcare settings contributes to challenges in healthcare delivery. Various incentive packages have been introduced in rural healthcare settings to curb this phenomenon, but the canker still exists. The study aimed at assessing the predictive role of job satisfaction, rural fit, and resilience on nurses’ retention in rural Ghana. Materials and Methods. A multicentre cross-sectional design was adopted to collect data from 462 nurses. Analysis through descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, Pearson moment product correlation, and multiple regression was done. Results. There was low resilience and rural fit among nurses with higher turnover intention, which was predicted by average daily attendance (β = 0.108), rural fit (β = −0.144), resilience (β = −0.350), satisfaction with prospects (β = −0.187), and satisfaction with prospect and pay (β = −0.171) at the significance of 0.05. Conclusion. Policymakers can be assured that not just impro...
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Journal of Patient Safety and Risk Management
Introduction Patient safety is a global concern for both health professionals and the public. Stu... more Introduction Patient safety is a global concern for both health professionals and the public. Studies show that evaluating patient safety culture can help improve patient safety outcomes. Nursing care strategically places nurses at the centre of patient safety promotion and their proximity to patients makes them the drivers of patient safety. Managerial decisions regarding patient safety impact greatly on patient safety outcomes in the healthcare organization. This study aimed to assess the managerial patient safety practices that influence adverse event reporting in three hospitals in the Savannah Region of Ghana. Methods A quantitative cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 210 participants in three hospitals. Data were analysed using descriptive, Pearson's correlation and linear regression. Results It was found that patient safety practices with good positive rating scores were management support (56.6%), managers' expectations (62.8%) and feedback about err...
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Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association, 2020
Background Understanding the factors influencing nurses’ turnover intention, particularly the wor... more Background Understanding the factors influencing nurses’ turnover intention, particularly the work life quality and commitment to organization, is important to all countries suffering from nursing shortage. The study aims to determine the mediating role of commitment to organization on work life quality and its relationship with turnover intention among Malaysian nurses. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional design, using a self-report survey was conducted on 430 nurses from a teaching hospital from February to April 2019. A structural equation model version 3 was used for testing study hypotheses. Results The mediating effect (indirect effect) of organizational commitment on the relationship between work life quality and turnover intention (QWL→OC→IT) was negative with path coefficient − 0.234, whereas the direct effect of work life quality on turnover intention (QWL→IT) was negative with smaller path coefficient − 0.228. This means that the relationship between work life quality a...
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International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2022
This study examined the incidence of workplace violence (WPV) against nurses and its effect on qu... more This study examined the incidence of workplace violence (WPV) against nurses and its effect on quality of care. A
cross-sectional survey was conducted among 584 nurses working in public hospitals in the Volta Region. Almost
twelve percent of the respondents experienced physical violence during the period under study. Although patients’ relatives were the most frequent perpetrators, it is disturbing to note that almost a fifth (17.1%) of all
physical violence cases recorded in this study were perpetrated by supervisors and other staff members. There
was a significant association between physical violence and the rank of the nurse (X2 = 14.196, df = 4, N = 584,
p =.01). In relation to quality of care, we found that WPV was statistically significantly associated with a decline
in all the facets of quality of care. It, for instance, impacted negatively on nurses’ relationship with patients (X2 =
26.862, df = 1, N = 41, p =.000). We suggest enhanced public awareness campaign and increased support for
victims of workplace violence.
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Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 2019
Background: The role of Nurse Managers (NMs) is dynamic, multifaceted and complex thus, exposing ... more Background: The role of Nurse Managers (NMs) is dynamic, multifaceted and complex thus, exposing NMs to high levels of work-related stress which seriously impact general wellbeing, and organizational outcomes.Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional approach was employed to examine the phenomenon of stress among NMs in 38 selected hospitals. Census approach was used to collect data from 267 NMs. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed to describe the sample and established the predictors of stress.Results: The main causes of stress among NMs are a shortage of staff (94.4%), poor working conditions (91.8%), inadequate management support (89.9%) and heavy workload (89.15%). NMs experienced all the types of stress (psychological, emotional and physical). The major stress coping mechanisms are time management (91.8%), effective communication (91%) and delegation of duties (89.5%) while excessive eating (18.4%) is the least strategy used. Sociodemographic characteristics tog...
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Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 2020
Managerial competencies of nurse managers are believed to influence the efficiency of healthcare.... more Managerial competencies of nurse managers are believed to influence the efficiency of healthcare. Amidst the global shortage of nurses and the rising cost of healthcare, it is imperative to assess the managerial competencies of nurse managers. Using the Katz Skills Model as the organising framework, this study assessed the managerial competencies of nurse managers at the unit level. A quantitative cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 121 nurse managers in 10 hospitals in the eastern region of Ghana. The nurse managers showed knowledge and the ability to apply different managerial competencies depending on the situation. They were more inclined to apply technical skills, followed by human skills and conceptual skills. Experience as a nurse, experience as a nurse manager, qualifications, and training in management together predicted their technical skills (R2 = 0.154, p = 0.002) and conceptual skills (R2 = 0.174, p < 0.001). However, only training in management cont...
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International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2021
Abstract Background Ghana’s healthcare sectors are faced with several financial challenges due to... more Abstract Background Ghana’s healthcare sectors are faced with several financial challenges due to increased funding cuts and delayed reimbursement from the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). This has necessitated nurse manager to build financial management skills to enable them to lead in the provision of effective and efficient care while reducing cost. This demands adequate knowledge and skills in financial management. The study examined the financial management skills of nurse managers at the unit level. Methods A quantitative approach using a cross-sectional design was employed using the census approach to collect data from 121 nurse managers in ten hospitals in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Data analyses were performed using descriptive and linear regression analyses. Findings Nurse managers showed a moderate level of knowledge and skills in financial management. Age, gender, qualification, experience as a nurse manager, and training in management jointly predicted nurse managerss’ financial management (R2 = 0.12, p = 0.029). However, only training in management significantly contributed to the financial skills of nurse managers. Conclusion Nurse managers play a significant role in the financial management of hospitals but have inadequate knowledge, skills, and competence in financial management. Recommendations include well-structured training and education on financial management using a multidisciplinary approach to enable nurse managers to gain the required knowledge and skills. Continuous experiential learning and mentorship programs should be developed for nurses before the assumption of management positions.
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Papers by Dr. Adelaide Maria Ansah Ofei
cross-sectional survey was conducted among 584 nurses working in public hospitals in the Volta Region. Almost
twelve percent of the respondents experienced physical violence during the period under study. Although patients’ relatives were the most frequent perpetrators, it is disturbing to note that almost a fifth (17.1%) of all
physical violence cases recorded in this study were perpetrated by supervisors and other staff members. There
was a significant association between physical violence and the rank of the nurse (X2 = 14.196, df = 4, N = 584,
p =.01). In relation to quality of care, we found that WPV was statistically significantly associated with a decline
in all the facets of quality of care. It, for instance, impacted negatively on nurses’ relationship with patients (X2 =
26.862, df = 1, N = 41, p =.000). We suggest enhanced public awareness campaign and increased support for
victims of workplace violence.
cross-sectional survey was conducted among 584 nurses working in public hospitals in the Volta Region. Almost
twelve percent of the respondents experienced physical violence during the period under study. Although patients’ relatives were the most frequent perpetrators, it is disturbing to note that almost a fifth (17.1%) of all
physical violence cases recorded in this study were perpetrated by supervisors and other staff members. There
was a significant association between physical violence and the rank of the nurse (X2 = 14.196, df = 4, N = 584,
p =.01). In relation to quality of care, we found that WPV was statistically significantly associated with a decline
in all the facets of quality of care. It, for instance, impacted negatively on nurses’ relationship with patients (X2 =
26.862, df = 1, N = 41, p =.000). We suggest enhanced public awareness campaign and increased support for
victims of workplace violence.