The Relationship Between Budget Management and the Quality of Nursing Services: A Literature Review

Abstract

Budget management is an essential process in hospitals, including by nursing managers. High-quality healthcare services are defined as the delivery of care based on patient needs (needed care), professional competence, and standardized procedures aimed at achieving satisfaction, time efficiency, and minimal risk for both healthcare service users and healthcare professionals involved. This indicates that there is a relationship between financial management and the quality of nursing services. This literature review used the PRISMA guideline, with journal sources obtained from several databases including PubMed, ProQuest, CINAHL/EBSCO, and ScienceDirect within the last five years (2015–2020). A total of 15 articles were selected from 59 identified articles. Boolean operators AND and OR were used during the search process. The results highlight the relationship between budget management and the quality of nursing services, emphasizing that hospital budget management involves nursing managers in financial planning, financial monitoring, financial decision-making, and financial control. These processes aim to improve nursing care services, ensuring optimal service delivery that impacts patient safety and satisfaction. Financially stable hospitals are better able to maintain a reliable health system and provide sustainable resources for continuous quality improvement in healthcare services.

Keywords: financial management; budget management, nursing service quality; quality of nursing care; nurse manager.