Framing the difficulties resulting from implementing a Participatory Management Model in a public hospital

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to address difficulties reported by the nursing team during the process of changing the management model in a public hospital in Brazil. Methods: This qualitative study used thematic content analysis as proposed by Bardin, and data were analyzed using the theoretical framework of Bolman and Deal. Results: The vertical implementation of Participatory Management contradicted its underlying philosophy and thereby negatively influenced employee acceptance of the change. The decentralized structure of the Participatory Management Model was implemented but shared decision-making was only partially utilized. Despite facilitation of the communication process within the unit, more significant difficulties arose from lack of communication inter-unit. Values and principals need to be shared by teams, however, that will happens only if managers restructure accountabilities changing job descriptions of all team members. Conclusion: Innovative management models that depart from the premise of decentralized decision-making and increased communication encourage accountability, increased motivation and satisfaction, and contribute to improving the quality of care. The contribution of the study is that it describes the complexity of implementing an innovative management model, examines dissent and intentionally acknowledges the difficulties faced by employees in the organization. Enmarcando las dificultades de la aplicación del Modelo de Gestión Participativa en un hospital públicoObjetivo: El estudio tiene como objetivo tratar de las dificultades del equipo de enfermería durante el cambio del modelo de gestión en un hospital público en Brasil. Método: Este estudio cualitativo utilizó el análisis de contenido temático propuesto por Bardin; los datos fueron analizados utilizando el marco teórico de Bolman y Deal. Resultados: La aplicación vertical de la Gestión Participativa, en contradicción con su filosofía, incide negativamente en la aceptación del cambio por los empleados. La estructura descentralizada se llevó a cabo, pero la toma de decisiones compartida se utilizó sólo en parte. Aunque existe facilitación de la comunicación dentro de la unidad, dificultades surgieron de la falta de comunicación inter-unidades.Valores y principios deben ser compartidos por los equipos; esto sólo ocurre si los gerentes reestructurar las responsabilidades y describir las funciones de todos. Conclusión: Modelos innovadores de gestión que tienen como premisa la descentralización de las decisiones y una mayor comunicación fomentan la motivación, la responsabilidad, aumento de la satisfacción, y mejoran la calidad de la atención. La contribución de este estudio se centra en la complejidad de la implementación de una gestión innovadora, el análisis de disenso e intencionadamente en el reconocimiento de dificultades que enfrentan los empleados de la organización. in this context occasionally distance themselves from the care provided to patients. This can work against the nurses' role as professional practitioners who int...

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