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Inter-professional shared decision making and organizational citizenship behaviour of tertiary health institutions in South-South Nigeria
Authors
Uyi Nelson Osarenoma, Okpamen Ehizokhale Peter
Abstract
This study examined the
relationship between inter-professionalshared decision making and
organizational citizenship behaviour of tertiary health institutions in
south-south Nigeria. The study applied survey research design.A total of four
hundred and sixty-four (454) doctors and nurses in five teaching hospitals in
South-South Nigeria, constituted the population of the study. The hypotheses
formulated for the study were tested using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM).
The outcome of the analyses revealed a significant positive association between
the shared-decision making and the measures of organizational citizenship
behaviour (altruism, conscientiousness and courtesy). It was concluded that
inter-professionalshared decision making drives organizational citizenship
behaviour of tertiary health institutions in South-south Nigeria. Therefore, it
was recommended that health institutions shouldprovide education and training
to healthcare professionals on the principles of shared decision-making,
including patient-centered care, empathy, and respect; create a supportive
environment that encourages and reinforces altruistic behaviour; involve
patients and families in the shared decision-making process to ensure that
their values and preferences are incorporated into the decision-making process.
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Pages:69-76
How to cite this article:
Uyi Nelson Osarenoma, Okpamen Ehizokhale Peter "Inter-professional shared decision making and organizational citizenship behaviour of tertiary health institutions in South-South Nigeria". International Journal of Management and Economics, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 69-76
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