Influencing Factors on Task Performance of Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses in Korea

Lee, Sun; Yoo, Jae

The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education 2012;18(3):533-541.
Published online December 31, 2012.

Lee, Sun Hee;Yoo, Jae Soon;

¹Konkuk University Chungju Hospital
²Department of Nursing, Chungbuk National University

상처장루실금간호사의 간호업무성과에 영향을 미치는 요인

이선희, 유재순

¹건국대학교 충주병원
²충북대학교 간호학과

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to identify variables influencing task performance of wound ostomy continence nurses (WOCN). Methods: Data were collected from 80 WOCN in Korea from September to October 2011 using a self-reported questionnaire. Variables consisted of task performance, empowerment, professional autonomy, job satisfaction and job-related variables. Data were analyzed by frequencies, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient and stepwise multiple regression. Results: Professional autonomy was a major predictor of task performance of WOCN (F=37.37, p=<.001). Empowerment(F=33.10, p=.001) and completion of the professional education course for wound ostomy continence nursing WOCN(F=7.46, p=.008) were the other significant predictors of task performance. The regression model explained 45.3% of task performance. Conclusion: Professional autonomy, empowerment and completion of the professional education course contribute to task performance of WOCN. These findings have important implications for organizations hoping to achieve the maximum potential of WOCN's professional role. Therefore, strategies for reinforcement of professional autonomy, empowerment, and completion of professional education course are necessary for WOCN working in South Korea.

Key Words: Wound ostomy continence nurse, Task performance, Professional autonomy, Empowerment, Job satisfaction