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Mousavi S, Fendereski A, Ghasemi F, Shafipour L, Bagherzadeh M, Shafipour V. Nurses’ Perceptions of the Quality of Nursing Care in Patients With COVID-19: A Cross-sectional Study. CPR 2024; 3 (1) :15-24
URL: http://cpr.mazums.ac.ir/article-1-146-en.html

Background and Objective: Providing high-quality care is a critical priority in healthcare systems. Nurses’ perceptions of care quality are shaped by their caregiving experiences, particularly in complex conditions like COVID-19. This study aimed to evaluate nurses’ perceptions of nursing care quality for COVID-19 patients and identify factors associated with these perceptions.
Materials & Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 204 nurses from COVID-19 care units at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences were recruited via convenience sampling. Data were collected using demographic and nursing care quality perception questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and multivariate regression analysis identified predictors of care quality dimensions, using SPSS software, version 26. The significance level was set at 0.05.
Results: The overall mean quality of nursing care score was 77.3±12.41. Among care dimensions, responsibility and rigor scored highest (19.11±3.20). Multivariate regression showed that female gender (Wilks’ Λ=0.928, F3, 200=2.67, P=0.047) and greater COVID-19 patient contact hours (Wilks’ Λ=0.802, F3, 200=4.12, P=0.038) were significantly associated with higher perceived care quality.
Conclusion: Nurses demonstrated a favorable perception of COVID-19 care quality. These findings suggest targeted support and training may enhance nursing care quality and staff satisfaction during pandemics, informing healthcare planning and policy in critical care settings.