Strategies for Improving nursing care quality: A Comprehensive Review

This comprehensive review examines various strategies aimed at enhancing the quality of nursing care. It synthesizes evidence-based practices, quality improvement initiatives, and innovative approaches to ensure high standards of patient care. The review identifies key factors influencing nursing care quality, including staffing levels, education and training, organizational culture, and technology use. It explores evidence-based practices such as clinical guidelines, regular training, and decision-making tools. Quality improvement initiatives like establishing improvement teams, using models such as Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA), and conducting audits are discussed. The review also highlights patient-centered care approaches, including enhanced communication and personalized care, and the role of technology and innovation, such as electronic health records and telehealth services. Several case studies illustrate successful implementations of these strategies. The review addresses challenges like staff resistance, resource constraints, and sustainability, providing recommendations for policy, organizational strategies, and future research. This comprehensive review emphasizes the importance of ongoing efforts to improve nursing care quality and offers valuable insights for nursing practice, healthcare organizations, and policymakers.