The effect of time management training on the performance of head nurses working in educational hospitals affiliated to Jondishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahwaz

Managers and professionals in the field of health are working in an environment with a lot of workload that requires effective leadership and management skills. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of time management training on the performance of head nurses working in teaching hospitals in Ahwaz. This study is an experimental study of clinical trial type. 110 head nurses working in teaching hospitals in 2017 were selected by census method based on inclusion criteria and were divided into two groups of 55 test and control groups. For the test group, a two-day workshop was conducted on time management training. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 23.0. Most of the women's study units(96.4%) with the age range of 49–40 years(70.9%) had bachelor degree(96.4%), married(58.2%), with work experience of 11–15 years(43.6%) and nursing work experience from 6 to 10 years(43.6%). There was no significant difference between the two groups in determining the goals, organization and performance before and after the intervention (P>0.05). The observed difference was significant for two skills of mechanical and time control in the test group before and after training (P<0.05). The findings of the research showed that promoting the performance and empowerment of time management behaviors through training and improving the skills of time management mechanics and control over effective time. Suggested that by promoting awareness of nurses about managing their time through academic planning and in-service training periods, the principles of scientific management and performance among them will be promoted.