Abstract:

The aim of this study is to examine the perceptions of the nurses about the outputs of the "Performance Evaluation System" applied in hospitals in terms of some occupational and demographic variables. The study was conducted by a face-to-face survey applying to 45 nurses working in a hospital to evaluate the outputs of the PDS. The data obtained from the questionnaires were tested by factor analysis and comparative statistical analyzes and the 'Cronbach's Alpha' value for scale was calculated. According to research findings, as a result of the exploratory factor analysis, it was determined that all the items on the scale were loaded in one dimension and that the factor loads were above 0.7 and the total variance explained by the one-dimensional structure was 66,855%. As a result of the reliability analysis, '' Cronbach's Alpha '' value was calculated as 0.960. Significant differences were found as a result of comparison of some occupational variables in terms of averages of some expressions in the scale. In conclusion, ‘’PES’’ applied in hospital, it can be said that the positive perception on nurses expectations about the future can be develop and this situation can affect positively their feelings such as loyalty and belonging which can provide them to stay at work. 

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