A self-administered questionnaire was designed in line
with the objective and literature review, consisting of openand
closed-ended questions. Respondents indicated their
responses on a Likert scale for agreement levels (1 = strongly
disagree - 5 = strongly agree), or from very poor to excellent, to
measure their opinions, reactions and attitudes in relation to given statements (Polit & Beck 2012:301). The questionnaires,
together with a return envelope, were delivered personally
by the researcher to the nursing manager of each hospital.
During these visits the aim, importance of the study and
questionnaire return dates, were explained. Of the 180
questionnaires that were distributed, 147 were returned.