Factors Associated with the Need for Developing an Administrative Nursing Supervision Model as Perceived by Practitioner-Level Registered Nurses in the Nursing Department, Sirindhorn Hospital, Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

     This survey research by cross-sectional study aimed to examine the level of need for developing an administrative nursing supervision model, identify factors associated with this need, and formulate recommendations for developing a model appropriate to the context of the Nursing Department at Sirindhorn Hospital, Khon Kaen Province. The study population comprised 101 practitioner-level registered nurses, all of whom were included in the study. Data were collected using a questionnaire developed by the researcher. Descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, were used to analyze the data. Associations were initially examined using crude odds ratios, followed by multiple logistic regression analysis to identify factors associated with the need for model development.

     The findings showed that most participants were female (96.0%), aged 30–39 years (48.5%), held a bachelor’s degree (99.0%), and worked in inpatient wards (54.5%). The overall perceived competency in administrative nursing supervision was at a high level (Mean = 3.00, SD = 0.38). Overall satisfaction with nursing supervision was also at a high level (Mean = 3.09, SD = 0.42), while perceived problems and barriers related to nursing supervision were at a low level (Mean = 2.33, SD = 0.67). The overall need for developing a nursing supervision model was at a high level (Mean = 3.16, SD = 0.59). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that satisfaction with the supervision process and support was significantly associated with the need for model development (Adjusted OR = 11.45, 95% CI = 1.87–70.15, p = 0.01), as was the perceived level of problems and barriers in supervision (Adjusted OR = 16.47, 95% CI = 1.69–160.76, p = 0.02).