Exploring Nurses Perception of iAudit: A Qualitative Study
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https://doi.org/10.52609/jmlph.v6i2.268Keywords:
Attitude of Healthcare Professionals, Audits, Efficiency , Nurses, Organisational, Quality of HealthcareAbstract
Background: iAudit is widely used and recommended in the field of nursing to improve care quality. However, despite its use in clinical practice, the literature is lacking regarding its effectiveness from the perspective of front-line healthcare professionals.
Aim: This research explores nurses’ perceptions of iAudit in a tertiary healthcare setting.
Method: This is a qualitative study using individual, semi-structured interviews with nine registered nurses in an acute care tertiary hospital.
Results: Three major themes emerged from the data analysis: (1) Efficiency of the auditing task, (2) Job efficacy and effectiveness, and (3) Delivery of quality healthcare services. Each theme reflects how iAudit influences nurses’ workflow, performance, and overall quality of patient care.
Conclusion: According to nurses, iAudit is an efficient tool that enhances their efficiency and improves the quality of healthcare services.
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