A Survey on the Perceptions and Attitudes towards Patient-Reported Outcomes among 527 Nursing Staff in China

Abstract

Abstract Objective: This study aims to understand the current status of nursing staff’s knowledge and attitudes towards patient-reported outcomes in a tertiary hospital in China, to provide a reference related to the enthusiasm of nursing staff for its comprehensive implementation. Methods: A survey was conducted on 527 nursing staff from a tertiary hospital in China using general information, self-designed knowledge understanding and demand questionnaires, and Liu Huan’s localized Outcome Measures Questionnaire (OMQ). Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to analyze the influencing factors of the nursing staff's attitudes towards it. Results: The preferred methods of acquiring and wanting to understand were through reading literature (223 people, 42.36%) and academic conferences (186 people, 35.27%). The content of interest included the usage of measurement tools (382 people, 72.48%) and application (424 people, 80.51%). The total OMQ score was 64.12±0.92, with an average item score of 2.96±0.21. There were significant differences in attitudes scores among different genders, educational levels, departments, understanding, and nursing capabilities. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that gender and educational level were influencing factors for the total OMQ score and the practice barriers section of the questionnaire (P<0.05), while understanding, age, and title were influencing factors for the negative attitudes section of the OMQ (P<0.05). Conclusion: Nursing staff in tertiary hospitals recognize the value of patient-reported outcomes, have a strong willingness to learn related content, but also harbor some negative attitudes. Measures can be taken against these influencing factors to enhance knowledge and attitudes, thus actively applying them in clinical practice.