A tale of two systems—Nurses practice environment, well being, perceived quality of care and patient safety in private and public hospitals in South Africa: A questionnaire survey
International Journal of Nursing StudiesPublished 4 December 2012
Siedine K. Coetzee, Hester C. Klopper, Suria Ellis, Linda H. Aiken
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Improving the practice environment, including patient to nurse ratios holds promise for retaining a qualified and committed nurse workforce and may benefit patients in terms of better quality care.
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Improving the practice environment, including patient to nurse ratios holds promise for retaining a qualified and committed nurse workforce and may benefit patients in terms of better quality care.
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