Journal article
Work culture within the hospital context in Canada: professional versus unit influences
Abstract
PURPOSE: This paper sets out to explore health professionals' views and experiences regarding the work culture that exists in their hospital units, and further how patients influence these experiences.
DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: The paper employs a qualitative approach involving individual interviews with 60 health professionals in Canada employed in what is conceptualised as "open" (emergency room and maternity care) and "closed" (intensive …
Authors
Khokher P; Bourgeault IL; Sainsaulieu I
Journal
Journal of Health Organization and Management, Vol. 23, No. 3, pp. 332–345
Publisher
Emerald
Publication Date
June 19, 2009
DOI
10.1108/14777260910966753
ISSN
1477-7266