Author(s): WANG Ying
Pages: 765-768
Year: 2008 Issue:  11
Journal: Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration
Keyword:  Clinical; Management; Relationship; Cognition;
Abstract: Objective An initial study on the cognition of the relationship between clinical and management staff for the purpose of improvements. Methods Questionnaires were issued to 38 clinical medical staff and 26 hospital management staff, regarding this relationship. Results Consensus is found between the two groups regarding clinical involvement in management, teamwork and exchange, and cognition on the competence and capability of the other party, P>0.05. On the other hand, however,cognitive differences are found regarding mutual penetration, power balance and implementation of policies and systems. Conclusions In-depth cooperation and understanding between the two groups and the mutual conversion of their behaviors and concepts are the cornerstones of an ideal relationship between clinical staff and management staff.