Problems identification in application of management functions in management of nursing services: A descriptive study of a public hospital in South Sulawesi Province

Abstract

Objective

To identify the problems in implementing the five management function in nursing services in a Hospital in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.

Methods

This was a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. The number of samples in this study was 26 participants. Data analysis was performed by descriptive statistical analysis.

Results

Problems in the application of five management functions in nursing services in the hospital were identified. It was found that the five functions had not been implemented maximally.

Conclusion

Several problems have been identified in the application of five management functions in the management of nursing services. These problems occur in planning, organizing, staffing, supervision, and controlling. Generally, nurse involvement in each function is inadequate.